Losing a lot of weight or suffering a lot of sun damage can cause the thigh area to sag, making cellulite look worse and excess weight appear more noticeable. Liposuction alone won’t lift up the skin that hangs down and causes pouching and folds. Thigh lifts can be performed, along with liposuction, to tighten sagging muscles and remove excess skin in the thigh area. However, because a thigh lift leaves noticeable scars in the inner or outer thigh area, it is not a frequently performed procedure.