Removing the Signs of Aging

Photoshop 7.0 introduced two new tools that are nothing short of miracle workers when it comes to removing wrinkles, crowsfeet, and other facial signs of aging. We’ve touched on these tools slightly in previous techniques in this chapter, but here’s a closer look at how to use these amazing tools to quickly take 10 or 20 years off a person’s appearance.

Technique #1: Healing Brush

Step One.
Open the photo of the person whose signs of aging you want to remove.

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Step Two.
Choose the Healing Brush from the Toolbox (as shown).

Step Three.
Hold the Option key (PC: Alt key) and click on an area of smooth ...

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