Christie Brinkley undergoes skin cancer surgery after revealing diagnosis

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Christie Brinkley has instructed followers about her expertise present process therapy for skin cancer in a brand new social media submit.

The American mannequin and actor, 70, shared a submit about her well being to Instagram on Wednesday (13 March), together with footage of her face, the place docs had operated to take away cancerous cells.

In the caption, she shared her optimistic ideas concerning the cancer being detected at an early stage, earlier than quipping that the surgeons had taken nice care along with her wounds.

She wrote: “The good news for me is we caught the basal cell Carcinoma early. And I had great Doctors that removed the cancer and stitched me up to perfection like an haute couture Dior.”

The star, who has featured in TV programmes reminiscent of Parks and Recreation, Ugly Betty and The Goldbergs, went on to reiterate the significance of SPF and common checkups to her followers.

“The good news for you is that all of this can be avoided by being diligent with your sun protection! I got serious a bit late so now for this ole mermaid/gardener, I’ll be slathering on my SPF 30, reapplying as needed, wearing long sleeves and a wide-brim hat. And doing regular total body check-ups…that is a MUST!”

Brinkley famous that she was “lucky” that her cancerous spot was picked up early, as a health care provider seen it by likelihood whereas analyzing her daughter.

“It wasn’t my appointment so I wasn’t going to say anything but at the VERY end I asked if he could just look at a little tiny dot I could feel as I applied my foundation. He took a look and knew immediately it needed a biopsy! He did it then and there!

“So make your own good luck by making that check-up appointment today. And slather up my friends!”

In the accompanying pictures, Brinkley is seen with an incision near her hairline, then later with a bandage masking the reduce space.

Responding to her submit, a number of of Brinkley’s followers left messages of help within the feedback part, together with her daughter Alexa Ray Joel, whom she shares with ex-husband, Billy Joel.

She wrote, “Love you Mom,” earlier than recommending a skin therapy.

Last month, Brinkley shared a touching message about self-love and acceptance to mark turning 70 and “being finally happy” with herself.

Alongside a mirror selfie whereas sporting sports activities garments, Brinkley wrote: “Looking in the mirror on my 70th birthday and what do I see, I’m finally happy with the person looking back at me. I’m no longer critical and demanding, now I’m grateful and understanding.”

She later shared pictures from her birthday celebrations in Turks and Caicos Islands along with her different two youngsters: son Jack Brinkley Cook, 28, and daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook, 25.