We Were Built For You
Behind every great recovery is a team that genuinely cares. Meet the people, the mission, and the story behind DR BetterSelf - Santo Domingo's most trusted luxury plastic surgery recovery house.
Born from a Personal Need
DR BetterSelf Recovery House didn't start in a boardroom. It started with a conversation - the kind that happens when a woman recovering from surgery realizes she has nowhere truly safe to go.
Anneris Marte, our founder, watched patients leave operating rooms in the Dominican Republic with no proper post-operative care infrastructure to support them. They were either shipped home too soon, left in inadequate facilities, or forced to recover in hotel rooms without medical supervision.
That had to change. So she built what didn't exist: a facility designed specifically for women healing after plastic surgery - combining clinical-grade care with the warmth and comfort of a luxury home.
Why We're Different
- Government-licensed by Dominican Republic's Ministerio de Salud Pública
- Founded by a woman, for women - with deep empathy built into every detail
- Licensed nurses on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Lymphatic drainage specialists certified in post-operative massage
- Private suites designed for dignity, comfort, and healing
- Recovery-optimized meals prepared fresh daily
- Airport transfers in private, patient-safe vehicles
- Concierge support for all follow-up appointments
Every Patient Deserves Expert Care
Our mission is simple: to provide every plastic surgery patient who travels to the Dominican Republic with the highest standard of post-operative care - the kind that reduces complications, accelerates healing, and ensures you go home looking and feeling your best.
We believe that the quality of your recovery is just as important as the quality of your surgery. You've invested in yourself. We protect that investment with round-the-clock nursing, clinical monitoring, and compassionate care that never clocks out.
Setting the Standard for Medical Tourism Recovery
We envision DR BetterSelf becoming the gold standard for post-operative recovery in the Caribbean - a name that surgeons confidently recommend, patients seek out by choice, and families trust completely.
As medical tourism in the Dominican Republic continues to grow, we are committed to elevating the entire experience - proving that world-class surgery and world-class recovery can coexist in one destination.
The Hands That Heal You
Every member of our team was chosen not just for their credentials - but for their heart. These are the people who will care for you through your most vulnerable moments.
Anneris Marte
Founder & Director of CareThe heart and vision behind DR BetterSelf. Anneris built this facility from personal experience and unwavering conviction that every patient deserves exceptional post-operative care. She oversees all patient experience and quality standards.
Head Nursing Team
Licensed RNs · On-Site 24/7Our licensed nurses are the backbone of your recovery. Trained in post-operative care, wound management, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration, they respond to every concern - day or night.
Lymphatic Therapy Specialists
Certified Massage TherapistsOur certified lymphatic drainage specialists are trained in post-surgical massage techniques. They reduce swelling, prevent fibrosis, and help you achieve the smoothest, most beautiful results possible.
Transport & Logistics Team
Safe · Punctual · Patient-FirstFrom the moment your flight lands to the moment you fly home, our transportation team ensures seamless, safe, and comfortable travel in vehicles equipped for post-operative passengers.
Recovery Kitchen Team
Nutrition-Focused Meal PreparationOur kitchen team prepares daily meals designed to support healing - anti-inflammatory, protein-rich, hydrating foods that give your body exactly what it needs to recover beautifully.
Concierge Support Staff
24/7 Patient AssistanceNeed help with a follow-up appointment? A prescription? A call with your surgeon? Our concierge team coordinates every detail so you can focus entirely on resting and healing.
You Are Not a Room Number
At DR BetterSelf, we reject the idea that post-operative care should be clinical, cold, or transactional. You're a woman who made a courageous decision about your body, traveled to a new country, and trusted strangers with your healing. That deserves something extraordinary.
We treat every patient like family - checking in throughout the night, learning your name on day one, adjusting your meals to your preferences, and celebrating your progress alongside you. When you leave DR BetterSelf, you shouldn't just feel healed. You should feel cared for.
That's not a marketing promise. That's a personal commitment from every single person on our team.
Safety First, Always
Clinical monitoring, licensed nurses, and government licensing mean your safety is never a question - it's a guarantee.
Emotional Support
Recovery can be emotional. Our team is trained to support you emotionally, not just physically, through every high and low.
Personalized Attention
No two recoveries are the same. We customize your care plan from day one based on your procedure, needs, and preferences.
Fully Licensed. Fully Accountable.
Unlike unregulated recovery homes, DR BetterSelf holds an official government license - meaning we've been inspected, approved, and certified to provide post-operative medical care in the Dominican Republic.
Licencia de Habilitación
Issued by Ministerio de Salud Pública - Dominican Republic's official health authority. Code: 03201A08470. Valid 2025–2030.
Licensed Medical Staff
All our nurses hold active licenses and current certifications in post-operative care, wound management, and patient monitoring.
Clinical Standards
We follow strict clinical protocols for wound care, vital monitoring, medication management, and emergency response - every single day.
The Proof Is in Our Patients
"I was nervous traveling alone for my BBL. The moment I arrived at DR BetterSelf, every fear disappeared. The nurses checked on me every hour that first night. I've never felt so cared for in my life."
"After my mommy makeover, I needed serious care. The team at DR BetterSelf was unbelievable. Professional, warm, and so attentive. My recovery was faster than my surgeon expected."
"The VIP suite was gorgeous, the food was healing, and the nurses treated me like family. DR BetterSelf is the ONLY place I'll recommend to anyone getting surgery in the DR."
Ready to Experience the DR BetterSelf Difference?
Join hundreds of women who chose to heal the right way. Book your recovery stay today - our team is ready to welcome you.
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