Skin Smoothing

Hey all, This is my first time posting in this section.

I was trying out some skin-smoothing techniques I learned here in this forum. My friend has pretty good complexion, but her arms have quite a bit of hair and some small things around the face. Let me know how I did (Click on pictures for larger version):
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I like what you did on her face, but the pp on the arm seems a little flat.

How would I get the arm less flat? Up the contrast? It seems like the arm was flat in the original as well.

Hope you don't mind, here is my try at it...

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Looks pretty good, I think a little over-done for my taste though.

I think they both are great - the second one looks a little brighter on my monitor.
Great Job!

i found easier way to fix that arm:

howzitboy wrote in post #3784437
i found easier way to fix that arm:couldnt resist.. sorry.

I like that crop.

Hah, thats always doable too. I like the arm though.