The inner thigh lift is designed to remove loose and sagging skin on the inside of thighs. Liposuction is performed of this area at the same time to reduce its size and then the excess skin is elevated and removed.

Commonly combined with other body contouring procedures, the results can produce dramatic improvement in the shape of the leg. The 1.5 hour procedure is performed as an outpatient with most patients being able to return to modified activities with-in 7 - 10 days.

With alterations in weight and age, the shape of the outer thigh and buttocks region may change. Thin individuals may be bothered by sagging, while heavier people may dislike localized areas of fat and loose skin. The thigh-buttocks lift can dramatically improve the drooping and sagging of the outer thigh and shapes and lifts the buttocks.

In some individuals, some of the tissue to be removed can be used to augment the size of the buttocks. Areas of fat collection, commonly called "saddle bags", are shaped with liposuction, resulting in a shapely, more youthful, leg and buttocks.