Help my friend with this acne?

[anubis404]

My friend and I did a photo shoot not too long ago, and I took a couple of good photos. This is the one I want to put out, but he does have some bad acne. I can't quite seem to get it. Is there anyone who thinks they can do a good job if they take a crack at it?

Full sized version.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3253830595_716abbd89e_o.jpg

 

[NateS]

I've heard that Proactive works well. He might give that a shot.

 

[anubis404]

-.-

Hes tried. I think hes undergoing some type of severe acne chemical treatment, but it wont take effect for awhile. It seems like no matter what I do, it wont be removed without making his skin look unnatural.

 

[Jaszek]

I cant see the pic but tell him to try accutane. he will love you for recommending that to him...after the treatment though.

 

[jayressler09]

it says image is currently unavailable

 

[Snapsh0t]

ha ha thats just funny I am sorry, posting about your friends acne. try proactive.

 

[goodoneian]

aw i wanted to see the picture

 

[Josh66]

...I don't think you'll be able to PP that out. Maybe if you applied some kind of make-up before the shoot to cover it up. That's some pretty serious acne...

 

[anubis404]

No one even cared to read the post? Come on.

 

[anubis404]

The photo should be working again.

 

[DRoberts]

The photo should be working again.

Nope not now.

 

[anubis404]

There we go.

 

[Big Mike]

Can you post it bigger...full size maybe? It's easier to attempt this type of editing when you have more to work with.

 

[rufus5150]

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[JerryPH]

What a mess to work on... not his face, but the amount of work needed to make it look 1/2 good!

Honestly, this pic would take about 30-60 minutes *if* someone had the full sized RAW to play with. This is my 2 minute version.