Re: Eliminate Graininess and/or Blemishes after Shadow\Hilite?!?
Instead of using shadow/highlight, apply adjustment layers using Levels, Curves and Color Balance
Here's a tutorial if you need help.
[url:3er6p45s]http://www.myjanee.com/tuts/adjlay/adjlay.htm[/url:3er6p45s]
If you are still having problems feel free to come back with any questions.