Today, in honor of father’s day, I would like to share my conversation with a good friend and colleague of mine, whose story is a perfect example of the importance of a role model and its importance to future success. In my opinion, there is no better role model than one’s father. Someone you grew up with and looked up to since the day you were born. Someone that provides, protects, loves, and inspires you. A figure larger than life, your hero.

As the son of Greek immigrants, Dr. Manolis Manolakakis grew up in the suburbs of New Jersey. He grew up with the basic and most important values; hard work and kindness, instilled in him by his father.  According to him, it was his father, who taught him the meaning of perseverance and determination, and to always “do what it takes”.

Manolis Manolakakis, DMD, FACS, is a dual board-certified cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgeon and the director at Advanced Facial Surgery in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, and Greenwich Village in Manhattan, New York City.  He currently runs a fellowship program in facial cosmetic surgery and inspires the new generation of surgeons to continue his legacy.

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