Total skin sparing double mastectomy -> Expanders -> Implants?

Two years ago I had a double skin sparing mastectomy including removal of some lymph nodes on both sides. During operation I had expanders put in and the Surgeon told me that once I finish my treatment, I’ll be able to get implants. This was all done outside of North America. I went through Chemo & Radiotherapy. And I wasn’t in a rush to get implants, until my body started rejecting my prosthetics because they’re too old. One of my breasts started turning hard & red.

Now in Canada, I saw a Plastic Surgeon a few days ago and he told me that once he removes my expanders, that’s it. He wouldn’t be able to put in implants, because I had radiation and my skin isn’t elastic anymore.

I’m in shock. I don’t know what to do? Has anyone been in that situation? I could use any advice that I could get? Thank you.