I have a 6500 also and I do photo restoration to go along with that. So I Know exactly the problem with your pic. The skin tones are not smooth I bet. Right? Send the picture to me at smileaboutitdotcom@yahoo.com
So I can see it if you like. the original and the bmp. I have photoshop 7.0 and it may save to bmp better. I will color correct it the best I can without getting into painting it etc... for free, being that you participate in this forum. I don't as a rule do it for free but I will for any one a member here.
Tony