Christie Brinkley opens up about her skin cancer diagnosis and swimwear insecurity

Christie Brinkley felt self-conscious about wearing a bathing suit in front of people after being on the cover of Sports Illustrated at 21. She thought she had to meet people's expectations. She even had a routine to avoid being seen in swimwear on vacation. This made her realize that real life is different from the perfect image portrayed in magazines. She believes it's important to change the perception that people are always judging us. Christie Brinkley, a mom to daughters Alexa, 38, and Sailor, 25, and son Jack, 28, returned to Sports Illustrated in 2017 with her daughters. She was hesitant at first but decided to do the shoot with her girls. Christie is very close to her daughters and was diagnosed with skin cancer when she accompanied Alexa to the dermatologist. The doctor found a spot on her face during the visit, which turned out to be cancer. Christie underwent surgery to remove the cancer from her face. She shared her experience on Instagram to raise awareness about skin protection. Basal cell carcinoma, the type of skin cancer she had, is common and grows slowly. Christie emphasized the importance of regular check-ups and sun protection to prevent skin cancer. Her daughter, Alexa, suggested using Arnica Cream & Supplements to help her skin heal faster. Christie Brinkley opened up about her skin cancer diagnosis during an appearance on the Today show. She wasn't scheduled for a check-up but asked the doctor to look at a spot on her face while accompanying her daughter to the dermatologist. The doctor immediately did a biopsy and confirmed it was cancer. Christie shared her story to encourage others to prioritize their health and get regular check-ups.