The accumulation of fat on the inner and outer sides of the thighs is referred to as jodhpurs. This jodhpur region is one of the most commonly operated regions of the body. As a rule, jodhpurs are first noticeable on the inner side of the thighs, which lack firmness, with small sagging areas of skin forming. 
In cases with a small proportion of excess skin, liposuction can result in harmonious areas of the body. However, the excess skin and underlying tissue is often so pronounced that aesthetically good results can only be achieved by a classic thigh lift.
Before the anaesthetist introduces the narcosis, the areas to be removed are measured and marked. The surgical incision is sited so that the unavoidable scars remain as unobtrusive as possible. On the inner side of the thigh we speak of a “small” horizontal lift with an incision between the groin and the ischium.
The resulting scar is very unobtrusive and is usually covered by clothing. If the excess skin cannot be removed by this procedure, the incision may need to be extended along the inside of the thigh towards the knee. This is known as a “large” vertical lift, in which the incision extends from the groin to the inner side of the knee. 

As a rule a full anaesthetic and in-patient admittance to hospital are necessary. Depending on the extent of the area operated, this may be for 3 to 5 days. Only smaller skin lifts can be carried out under local anaesthetic and as an out-patient.