Red Blotches on Abdomen Normal After Systematic Staph Infection From TT? (photo)

I have red blotches on my abdomen following a tummy tuck and staph infection. They turn white when touched, then return to red when pressure is released. They are getting smaller as shown. I am five weeks from the initial surgery and two and a half weeks post op on the 2nd abdominal sergury done to cleanse the abdomen. Are these patches normal or indication of a problem?

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Staphylococcus Infection after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I'm sorry to hear about the complications you have experienced after tummy tuck surgery. Although it is not possible to make a diagnosis without examining you, the fact that the “red blotches” are getting smaller is great. Whether these areas of redness are bruises ( ecchymosis) or resolving cellulitis, the fact that they are decreasing in size is critical. Given your complicated history, make sure you are staying close... more