Supermodel Christie Brinkley recently took to Instagram to reveal some surprising news about her health. Many of her fans were unaware of the challenges she had been facing. In this article, we’ll dive into the details.
Brinkley shared that she had a close call with skin cancer while accompanying one of her daughters to a routine skin check-up. During the appointment, she casually mentioned a “tiny little dot” on her temple to the doctor. To her surprise, he immediately recognized it as something serious and recommended a biopsy.
Fortunately, Brinkley caught the cancerous cells early and underwent a successful procedure to remove them. She didn’t specify which daughter was with her at the time, as she has two: Sailor Brinkley Cook and Alexa Ray Joel.
Using her platform of 897,000 followers, Brinkley emphasized the importance of sun protection. She urged her fans to be diligent with sunscreen, reapplying as needed, as well as wearing long sleeves and wide-brim hats. Regular total body check-ups, she stressed, are a must.
Brinkley shared a before and after photo, showcasing her face before the procedure and the stitched-up temple afterward. She expressed her gratitude for the early detection and skilled doctors who treated her. In her own words, “They stitched me up to perfection like a haute couture Dior.”
Basal cell carcinoma, the type of skin cancer Brinkley encountered, is commonly caused by sun exposure and can lead to the formation of bumps or lesions on the skin. Celebrities such as Hugh Jackman, Khloé Kardashian, Witney Carson, Teddi Mellencamp, and Andy Cohen have all faced skin cancer at some point in their lives, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Brinkley’s personal experience serves as a reminder and lesson for her fans. Let’s send her our prayers for a quick recovery and continued good health. Share this piece to spread the support and prayers to others who may also wish to send their well wishes.