Nah, I then use the vertexes smooth generates to create-polygon tool the section of the mesh I want.

Then again I'm not experienced in character modelling like the book was designed for... rather scenery and objects. (Crates, tables, chairs, mugs, and the like) But I'm trying to branch out.

Point of saying that? I'm not sure how it will impact modelling characters... but it helps me when I want perfect edges on boxes, (or I suppose to up polycounts for normal maps or something... though I never needed to do that).