Sorry to put in my 2 cents, but I feel that its necessary fo all of us
to be aware of possible complications with anything that we
put into our bodies, orally, IV, or surgically.

Implants are foreign bodies, not part of our anatomy.
Our bodies do not take to them lightly. Teflon, steel rods, silicone, etc-
tend to be impacted in some way. Silicone or saline breast implants
are encapsulated in a bag made of what...silicone? Other material?
It doesn't matter, its foreign & probably will affect our system in some way.

Surgery is cutting. Things don't always get 'bent', they get severed.
Any surgery is a good probability for PN of some type.
To me, its a logistical problem.
LOGIC !
True, there are false logic situations that are very convincing, but
plain, simple logic says to me-
'if it doesn't belong, it will be either rejected or cause some type of problem'.
Then it becomes a situation of pros & cons.
Trade-offs for a better quality of life.
Those considerations must be evaluated and a conclusion must be made for the well being of the individual.
Concessions have to be made.
I'm almost 64, and probably will have to have CTS surgery soon, and maybe a hip replacement in 5 or so years. I'll take my chances on the hip & will probably not be around for any long term complications.
Hell, I already have PN !
But when one of the cons is life threatening,
to me- its a logical "no-brainer"!
Don't do it !

Its a shame (& a crime) that so many have had to suffer, and are suffering because of a lack of proper information- and have gone thru procedures naively and without adequate information prior to having these things done. My sympathies go out to all who suffer.
But for those who are contemplating...... be informed, be aware!