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Why does alcohol turn my one year old scars bright red?

boobs4lifeDec 23, 2013

I had a breast lift/ Aug a year ago and recently noticed that when I drink wine my scars turn bright red and stay red overnight? Why is this, I've never noticed it before. The rest of my body doesn't become flushed or red? Is it harmful to my scars? Is this normal and will it be an on going thing or will it stop? I don't want to harm the healing process but they are a year old now!! Thank you

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