A thigh lift (thighplasty) reduces excess skin and fat in the thigh and knee area, resulting in redefined, slim and taut thighs. Both men and women who have saggy, flabby and/or dimpled loose tissue and skin on their thighs may be candidates for this body contouring procedure. Many people who have lost weight due to bariatric surgery may also benefit from thigh lifts to get rid of the excess fat and flab in this area. The thigh lift is usually performed on the inner surface of the thighs but can include the outer thigh area and buttock if indicated. Thigh lift surgery can also be performed in conjunction with other procedures such as a body lift or liposuction.