diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
index 44e3f7d318d..d11401b98c2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
@@ -389,6 +389,10 @@
 	if(display_gloves)
 		msg += "<span class='warning'><b>[src] has blood running from under [t_his] gloves!</b></span>\n"
 
+	var/datum/organ/external/head/H = get_organ("head")
+	if(H && H.brained)
+		msg += "<span class='warning'><b>[src]'s skull is crushed and the brain is exposed to the air!</b></span>\n"
+
 	for(var/implant in get_visible_implants(1))
 		msg += "<span class='warning'><b>[src] has \a [implant] sticking out of their flesh!</span>\n"
 	if(digitalcamo)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
index cdb622b9588..8ad1f4d427c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
@@ -1426,3 +1426,12 @@ mob/living/carbon/human/yank_out_object()
 		var/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/writing/W = new(T)
 		W.message = message
 		W.add_fingerprint(src)
+
+/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/expose_brain()
+	var/datum/organ/external/head/H = get_organ("head")
+	if(H)
+		H.brained=1
+		h_style = "Bald"
+		drop_from_inventory(head)
+		update_hair()
+		update_body()
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm b/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
index abbcbaf5b7d..974647ef018 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/organ_external.dm
@@ -797,11 +797,7 @@ This function completely restores a damaged organ to perfect condition.
 	owner.visible_message("\red The top of \the [owner]'s skull breaks, exposing the brain help within.",	\
 	"\red <b>Unbearable pain hits you as the top of your skull breaks and exposes your brain!</b>",	\
 	"\red You hear a sickening crack.")
-	brained = 1
-	owner.h_style = "Bald"
-	owner.drop_from_inventory(owner.head)
-	owner.update_hair()
-	owner.update_body()
+	owner.expose_brain()
 
 /****************************************************
 			   EXTERNAL ORGAN ITEMS
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/braincore.dm b/code/modules/surgery/braincore.dm
index 46b88031244..689ac9e3c2d 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/braincore.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/braincore.dm
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
 		user.visible_message("\blue [user] has cut through [target]'s skull open with \the [tool].",		\
 		"\blue You have cut through [target]'s skull open with \the [tool].")
 		target.brain_op_stage = 2
+		target.expose_brain()
 
 	fail_step(mob/living/user, mob/living/carbon/human/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool)
 		user.visible_message("\red [user]'s hand slips, cracking [target]'s skull with \the [tool]!" , \