A body lift (also known as a belt lipectomy or circumferential abdominoplasty) is different from the traditional tummy tuck. It addresses the area of the hips, back, and waistline along with the stomach. Loose hanging skin is removed from the buttocks, thighs, abdomen, and belly, and muscles are re-positioned for a firmer look around the body. The surgeon makes an incision around the waist in order to access excess fat and skin for removal. The upper skin tissue is joined with the lower skin tissue to give the abdomen a firmer look and feel.