Am I a good candidate for a lip lift and will the scar be visible?

There are surgical and non-surgical approaches to lip augmentation. Non-surgical approaches include botox (slight lift, reducing gum show) and filler (volume restoration). Surgically, you can have two separate incisions under the nose (italian), one incision under the nose (bull horn), one incision at the red/white upper lip junction (gull wing) or two separate incision at the corners, or a combination, depending on your desired look and anatomy. My preferred surgical technique is called the Elelyft, which is a version of the bullhorn approach. 
The ideal candidate for the Elelyft, or upper lip lift, is someone with a philtral length of 14mm or longer, no upper dental show, and/or a thin upper lip. The nasal base to mouth width ratio needs to be taken into consideration to avoid leaving the lip corners down. 
Postoperatively, after a lip lift, you can anticipate bruising and swelling that will be noticeable to you and others for about 1 week. After the sutures are removed or dissolve, depending on the type used, there will be redness along the incision line for 4-6 weeks but this can be covered with makeup after about 10 days. Sometimes the upper lip lift is overcorrected with the initial procedure and will slowly assume its final position over weeks to months. Scar gel can help improve the appearance of the final scar. In your situation, I think you are a candidate for a lip lift. The scar can be minimized with appropriate surgical technique and post-op care, but there is a portion of the healing that just depends on how well your body heals. 
Consult with an experienced lip surgeon for a complete range of options that are appropriate for your situation.
Gary Linkov, MD
Lip Specialist
Manhattan

You are an excellent candidate for lip lift.  A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increase the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.  The scar is hidden at the nose-lip junction and inside the nostril.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Based on this photo you may be a borderline candidate for a lip lift. I would suggest first doing subtle lip augmentation with filler before committing yourself to surgery. Good luck.