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Can I go larger after reconstruction following mastectomy?

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I had invasive ductal carcinoma and had bilateral mastectomy radiation to right breast, reconstruction 2 years later. Tissue expanders, don't know size- I have high profile 400cc implants, they look flat and sagging now, especially radiated side. I would love to go bigger and feel better, or is it too late. My skin is soft and pliable. I am 5ft. 5 in weight 132 llbs. Praying this is possible. Is the procedure to revise size the same as initial placement? What is recovery time? 

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