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

December 23, 2013
Asked By:boobs4life in England, AR

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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