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.
ACL reconstruction is usually not performed until several weeks after the injury, when swelling and inflammation have been reduced. The torn ligament is completely removed and replaced with a new ACL. Simply reconnecting the torn ends will not repair the ACL. Part of another ligament, usually from the knee or hamstring, is used to create a graft for the new ACL. Choosing the proper type of graft depends on each patientâs individual condition. ACL surgery requires a few months for full recovery and physical rehabilitation will be needed as well.