Does a reddish patch on the soft palate indicate erythroplakia?

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It does not look serious to me at all (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It is, in fact, not even erythroplakia. Red and white lesions of the oral cavity have either painful clinical features or will cause you discomfort. So it does not look like any of those lesions. From what pictures you have uploaded, I can only visualize to the extent that it is somewhat of an oily sebaceous texture, so it might be just Fordyce spots. A VELscope is a very advanced modality indeed to detect cancers and tumors, be it benign or malignant. It is nothing serious to worry about. Just a sebaceous collection in your mouth at a spot on the palate (called Fordyce spots). If you want to get it personally checked in the clinic, you will visit your surgeon so that he will examine the texture and assure you again. Make sure you take care of your oral hygiene properly and use a Chlorhexidine mouthwash or a Triclosan-containing mouthwash to prevent gum or soft tissue infections of the palate or cheek. I also suggest warm salt water rinsing, regular scaling, and periodic dental check-ups. I hope this was helpful.