Can a mini thigh lift be done with a smaller incision?

Unfortunately, the only way to surgically lift the outer thigh and saddlebag area is by a rather extensive incision. I perform it using a tummy tuck incision and lift upwards, so it's going to be a bikini-type incision.
Most of my patients at http://www.drlomonaco.com/forwlp.htm had this done. As you can see, it can correct that skin pretty wel but it's not perfect, especially in older patients or those with poor tone or a lot of skin.
I am planning to use Refirme in those patients to try and get a bit more tightening after surgery.

Without examining you this is a tough question to answer. If the lateral thigh skin appear smooth and there are no contour abnormalities when you look in the mirror, then revision liposuction may be sufficient. If there are some contour issues, then fat injections may be able to correct these areas. If the problem now is excess skin, then you need an excisional procedure (outer thigh lift). If you are happy with your abdomen, a lateral thigh incision can be created that lies under your bikini line and ends anteriorly in the groin and posteriorly on the buttock. There is no "mini" outer thigh lift unfortunately. If you are unhappy with you abdomen, this procedure can be combined with the lateral thigh lift (aka extended tummy tuck). I recommend seeing a plastic surgeon  that performs a lot of body contouring procedures to examine you and give you their opinion.

Thank you for your question regarding whether a mini thigh lift can be done with a smaller incision. Regarding your question, it appears that you are talking about two different areas—mainly your inner thigh and saddlebag region. The inner thigh lift will not significantly impact the saddlebags. Regarding the saddlebags, if you think they will disappear better with an incision, that is what I would advise. I would suggest an incision in your hip region for the saddle bag region to lift the skin and tighten the saddlebag region. This is a standard procedure performed by experienced plastic surgeons who deal with weight loss patients. This is called a hip lift. Another alternative to address the saddlebag region is to make an oblique or diagonal incision from the infragluteal fold to the anterior superior iliac crest. That means an incision forms the fold where the buttocks meet the thigh to your hip bone. This is a diagonal line; this is quite an extensive procedure and may not be exactly what you need.
Regarding the inner thigh lift, the inner thigh lift can be made smaller, but the results will be less dramatic. If you are concerned about the saddlebags, I will stick with the incision over the hips. To get the best result, separate all the layers you have asked necessary. To determine the length of the incisions, you need to decide which areas bother you the most. If it is just the upper inner thigh, I would suggest the crescent or mini thigh lift, where an incision is made in the groin, and a crescent area of skin and fat is removed. If it bothers your 4-6 inches in the inner thigh, then I would suggest thigh liposuction combined with a modified, vertical medial thigh lift. With an incision from the groin to the knee. A large area of elliptical skin and fat is removed during this procedure.

A variety of treatment options are available when patients develop contour irregularities following liposuction. The specific procedure chosen will depend upon the patient's anatomic findings and their aesthetic goals.In this particular case, it's difficult to make a recommendation without a physical examination or pictures. Depending upon the results of this examination, revision liposuction, fat grafting or a thigh lift variant might be necessary. The specific type of thigh lift would depend entirely upon the physical examination.It appears that you no longer have confidence in your original surgeon. Under these circumstances, it's probably reasonable to obtain a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your concerns.

There are many variations of a thigh lift procedure that can be performed based on your needs and expectations. Some of these have shorter scars. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles

There is no MINI thigh lift.
How to correct your particular problem depends on what is really the problem. This can only be answered after examination. It could involve liposuction with fat transfer or a thigh lift.
Have another opinion by a Board certified PS.

This is rarely performed, and it involves a horizontal incision along the hip area. A minimal incision would not be possible to lift the outer thigh and saddlebag areas. Most patients who desire this would be interested in a lower body lift if they have excess skin in the abdominal area as well. As always, discuss your options with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. They will help you decide on the best possible procedure for your situation.

Your options for improvement include touch up lipo, possible fat injection, both, or an outer thigh lift. I don't think you will get the result you are looking for with a minimal incision. I usually combine the outer thigh lift with a tummy tuck, which leads to a lot more lifting than if the procedures were performed separately. I have my patients wear their favorite bikini or underwear when marking. In this way the final scar can be hidden.
Good luck!