Body lift surgery is a type of surgery that is used to remove excess skin and fat from the body in order to restore a more slim and sculpted appearance. The body lift can be done using a variety of techniques, but the most common is the vertical abdominal incision. After the skin and subcutaneous tissue are removed, the abdominal muscles and fascia are divided and repositioned. excess skin is then removed with a series of cuts, stitches, or vacuum devices.