Keratin treatments combine high heat, formaldehyde and keratin to break bonds in the hair, which temporarily changes its shape. Then, keratin bonds to hairâs rough edges, coating the cuticle, straightening it and creating smoothness and shine. The process is not damaging.
1 For patients not covered by health insurance, the cost of ACL reconstruction, including the surgeon's fee, facility fee, anesthesia and graft, if needed, ranges from just under $20,000 to $50,000.2  ACL reconstruction usually would be considered medically necessary and covered by health insurance. Possible complications of ACL reconstruction include: a life-threatening blood clot; infection; knee pain; knee stiffness or loss of motion, which has been reported in between 5 and 25 percent of cases; and weakness or numbness in the leg or foot.
1 According to an American Heart Association report, the average hospital charge for heart bypass surgery -- not including doctor fee -- is $117,094. Heart bypass surgery typically is covered by health insurance when medically necessary. 2  For patients not covered by health insurance, heart bypass surgery typically costs about $70,000-$200,000 or more.