Dr. Amos Ben Harav, M.D.

In brief

A physician with a dual background: I have completed all Israeli board examinations in anesthesiology at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, and I have been practicing regenerative aesthetic medicine for over six years — currently from my clinic in Tzur Hadassah. My initial training in aesthetic medicine was with Dr. Eitan Berman in Savyon — a senior dermatologist among the leading practitioners in the field in Israel.

My approach rests on three principles: mechanism-based diagnosis before selecting a treatment tool, a conservative approach focused on natural-looking results, and the use of advanced techniques that my anesthesiology background makes possible — including facial nerve blocks that expand what can be done comfortably in the clinic.

Aesthetic medicine — 6+ years

Since 2019, specializing in the following treatments and techniques:

• Botox — forehead, glabella, crow's feet, masseter (jaw contouring), lip flip, Nefertiti, brow lift, micro-botox, Baby Botox
• Hyaluronic acid fillers — cheeks, lips, tear-trough, jawline, chin, forehead, sub-brow filler. Cannula-based work for vascular safety.
• Biostimulators — Sculptra, Radiesse, polynucleotides (PN / salmon DNA) for collagen induction and gradual rejuvenation
• PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) — i-PRF for facial injection and hair restoration; Alb-PRF (Albumin-gel PRF) for autologous volume restoration following the modern protocols of Dr. Richard Miron
• Deep microneedling with PRF — at depths most aesthetic clinics cannot safely reach, using facial nerve blocks performed by me
• Subcision — release of atrophic scars (acne) combined with PRF
• Hair restoration — holistic approach: combining regenerative treatments (PRF) with a full medical workup including blood tests to identify systemic contributors, and a treatment plan matched to the underlying cause rather than just the symptom. Hair loss is rarely a simple problem — it requires proper diagnosis before treatment.

Ongoing professional updating through conferences and reading the most recent peer-reviewed literature in the field — particularly around the new PRF protocols (Bio-PRF / Alb-PRF) that are changing the standard in autologous volume restoration.

Why an anesthesiology background matters for aesthetic patients

Anesthesiology is not just "putting people to sleep" — it is a deep understanding of neuroanatomy, physiology, pain management, and safety. This background changes what can be offered in the aesthetic clinic:

• Facial nerve blocks — a fast, safe technique that anesthetizes entire facial regions. Enables deep microneedling (1.5–3 mm), comfortable subcision for scars, and treatments around the lips and tear-trough that would otherwise be painful. Most aesthetic clinics cannot perform these safely.
• Expert pain management — a combination of topical anesthetics, ice, vibration, and specific nerve blocks. Most patients report that treatments here are significantly more comfortable than what they have experienced elsewhere.
• Detailed knowledge of neuro-vascular anatomy — anesthesiology training involves in-depth study of nerve and vascular pathways. This translates directly into increased safety for injections in sensitive areas (tear-trough, glabella, nose).
• Emergency training — should a rare complication occur (allergic reaction, vascular event), experience in intensive care and resuscitation is a unique asset.
• A medical, not cosmetic, approach — mechanism-based diagnosis, realistic expectations, referral when appropriate, and a willingness to say "no" when a treatment is not the right fit.

Medical background

Anesthesiology residency

Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem · 2021 – 2026 (PGY-6)
Five-year residency in anesthesiology at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Comprehensive experience in pediatric anesthesia, cardiothoracic anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia in a high-volume center (25,000+ deliveries/year), ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, and intensive care.

Israeli National Anesthesiology Board Examinations: written (2024) and oral (2025) — completed.
USMLE (U.S.): Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS — Pass.
ECFMG Certified

Academic education

• M.D. · First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague (2012–2019)
• M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering · Technion — Israel Institute of Technology (2010–2012). Thesis on flow control in wind turbines.
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering · Boston University, USA (2003–2006). First-place prize, 2006 graduating class.

The engineering background contributes analytical and precise thinking — particularly useful in aesthetic work that requires understanding of vectors, force relationships, and structural facial planning.

Teaching, research and academic activity

• Teaches medical students from Hebrew University of Jerusalem during their clinical training at Shaare Zedek Medical Center (2024 – present)
• Instructor and coordinator for residents preparing for the Israeli anesthesiology board examination (2023 – present)
• Foundational anesthesiology residency research — retrospective and peri-procedural analysis of IVF patients undergoing PGD (2023 – present)
• Poster presentation — Annual Meeting of the Israel Society of Anesthesiologists, 2024: "Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine in Familial Dysautonomia Scoliosis Surgery"

The clinic

La Clinica, Tzur Hadassah. 10 minutes from Beit Shemesh, 20 minutes from Jerusalem. Free parking. Quiet, private environment.