Lower Body Lift, also called a Belt Lipectomy combines a Tummy Tuck with Thigh Lift and Buttock Lift. A Rough Ideal of What to Expect: Surgery: 6 - 8 hours Hospitalization: 5 days Recovery period: 3 - 4 weeks Physician's fee: $10,000 - $13,000 Hospital and anesthesia costs: $3,000- $4,000 Total Costs: $12,000 - $50,000 (including hospital, surgeon, and anesthesia fees).