...to here, without lifting a clone tool or healing brush, without dodging or burning or patching or anything else. Now, it must be said, the image we are starting with comes in pretty good condition, both in terms of the photography, and in terms of the skin quality. No scars, ridges, bumps or gross discolorations. So, of course, we're going to degrade things a bit before embarking on the restoration.

...to here, without lifting a clone tool or healing brush, without dodging or burning or patching or anything else. Now, it must be said, the image we are starting with comes in pretty good condition, both in terms of the photography, and in terms of the skin quality. No scars, ridges, bumps or gross discolorations. So, of course, we're going to degrade things a bit before embarking on the restoration.