I generally don't edit my pictures so much as retouch them. With my new avatar, I edit. o.O I would really appreciate some critique on the editing on my avatar (and any tips on what may have been done different).

-adjusted color and high lights/ black and white
-liquified muscles in arms and chest
-flattened belly
-dodge/burned muscles
-flattened neck area

it would be easier to see if I saw the before.  I would have spot healed his beauty spots on his arm and few other imperfections.  Impressive for a first edit.