Proximal migration of the greater trochanter can make revision hip arthroplasty challenging, particularly in regard to surgically exposing the joint, establishing leg length, avoiding postoperative impingement and instability, and achieving a functional hip with less pain and more motion. Often, the surgical solution to these problems includes greater trochanteric and/or subtrochanteric osteotomy. In this report, we describe 2 cases treated with greater trochanteric osteoplasty (reshaping and partially resecting the greater trochanteric tip) through a modified direct lateral approach. This novel alternative surgical technique accomplishes the procedural goals without major osteotomy and its potential associated complications. The patients were very satisfied with their outcomes.