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Small amounts of kenalog (triamcinolone) are commonly injected into scars to soften and reduce them. There are virtually no side effects to this treatment when used judiciously.

Without photos or an exam this is something I am unable to advise about.

Revising uneven traumatic lip scars is a very rewarding procedure for patients who typically will see a significant improvement. There is no additional discomfort in this area.

Scar revisions do not remove scars, they modify and camouflage them to make them less noticeable.

Did you mean a high hairline? Forehead lifts are done to raise the brow line so if yours is already up I'm not sure it's the procedure you need. If it's your hairline you are worried about there is a technique called a "trichophytic" incision which blends the incision into the hairline so it's position is not altered.

Tissue expanders are used when there is going to be a planned large removal of skin which will not allow the remaining edges to be closed directly. If required, the process can take from 3 to 6 weeks.

It is impossible to "remove a scar" without producing another one. Scar revision involves a variety of procedures which may include surgery to refine, relocate or camouflage the scar, dermabrasion, lasers or peels to lighten the color or change the texture and thickness of the scar. All are done to make the area more blended and "invisible" to the eye.

Get your cousin to a physician who has a broad range of technologies available to them and the experience to apply them.