- With the image open, duplicate the layer, duplicate the Background layer by hitting CMD or CTRL + J on the keyboard or by clicking and dragging the Background layer to the New Layer symbol at that bottom of the Layers Panel.
- Open Spot Healing Brush Tool.
![](http://www.quicksetupguide.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/image-35.png)
3. Remove small blemishes.
4. With background copy active, go to Filter>Convert for smart filter.
![](http://www.quicksetupguide.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/image-38.png)
4. Open Surface Blur from Filter>Blur.
![](http://www.quicksetupguide.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/image-36.png)
5. Adjust Radius and Thresholds, in our example, Radius=15, Thresholds=20. Check the preview to compare.
![](http://www.quicksetupguide.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/image-37-1024x801.png)
7.