Does the surgeon shave your head when removing the bullet? I don't want to be bald

[unique_sanctioned]

I know this might sound like a troll but I'm being dead serious: I really really do not want to be bald at my own funeral.

I'd do it in a place where I'd be found within no more than 12 hours (to prevent decomposition). I'd also use a 9mm, so that my brains aren't literally blown out. I want my body to remain intact as much as possible.

So my question is: if the bullet doesn't exit the skull, will the surgeon shave your head to remove it?

I'm opting for a bullet because it's instantaneous. A flash and lights out. I will not mess with drugs or escape bags, and I'd really prefer not to have to resort to the rope either.

 

[onlyusefulwhenused]

It depends, the medical examiner might shave that portion of the head to get better glimpse at entry wound? they'll most likely perform a cranial autopsy. And use bone saw to remove the cranium.

I can't explain it well…I'd look up cranial autopsy of a gunshot death to get a better idea. If they do shave the head, they won't shave off the full head of hair, just where the entry wound is (and exit wound, if there is one).

You won't be bald at your funeral . The mortician wouldn't do that to you. There are ways to restore hair, either with your own hair (I've never restored hair, but my prof showed us how).

 

[NearlyIrrelevantCake]

The mortician wouldn't do that to you. There are ways to restore hair, either with your own hair (I've never restored hair, but my prof showed us how).

They will use a hair piece, etc. if there's missing patches.

 

[unique_sanctioned]

It depends, the medical examiner might shave that portion of the head to get better glimpse at entry wound? they'll most likely perform a cranial autopsy. And use bone saw to remove the cranium.

I can't explain it well…I'd look up cranial autopsy of a gunshot death to get a better idea. If they do shave the head, they won't shave off the full head of hair, just where the entry wound is (and exit wound, if there is one).

You won't be bald at your funeral . The mortician wouldn't do that to you. There are ways to restore hair, either with your own hair (I've never restored hair, but my prof showed us how).

That's a relief, thank you