For an FUE the back and sides of your head will be shaved. The top can be left at your preferred length. For an FUT shaving of the back of the head is not necessary. Longer the better to cover the stitches.
I have transplanted crainiotomy scars on many patients and the results are very good. In the past 5 years, I have found that Scalp Micropigmentation is a better approach to these scars. See web reference below
Sorry to hear about your scar problems. One of the main reasons that Neograft has become so popular for patients desiring hair transplantation procedures is the fact that there is no chance of an unsightly linear scar or a linear scar devoid of hair. Your options range from 1) doing nothing to...