I had a very disappointing experience with SKN Clinics and want to warn potential customers.
In late June, I contacted them to ask about laser treatments for thread veins. I explained on the phone that I only wanted an informal chat to understand what options were available, as I wasn’t sure whether I would go ahead with treatment. I was told this could be a...
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I had a very disappointing experience with SKN Clinics and want to warn potential customers.
In late June, I contacted them to ask about laser treatments for thread veins. I explained on the phone that I only wanted an informal chat to understand what options were available, as I wasn’t sure whether I would go ahead with treatment. I was told this could be arranged with a £50 refundable deposit, which would either be returned if I didn’t proceed or used towards treatment if I did. That sounded reasonable, so I booked.
A few days before the appointment, I checked their website and noticed consultations were listed at £180, with a cancellation policy requiring 5 days’ notice. Concerned, I called to clarify. At that point, I was told I had actually been booked for a full consultation — not the brief chat I was originally promised — and that I would be charged £180 if I went ahead. I was also told I had lost my £50 deposit since I was now within the 5-day cancellation window. None of this was made clear during my first call.
On July 1st, I raised a complaint with a helpful staff member (Christopher Hopkins), who agreed I had been misled and assisted me with filing it. On July 2nd, I received an email confirming the matter would be resolved within 20 days. As of August 23rd, I have heard nothing further.
This experience has left me feeling misled and ignored. If this is how SKN Clinics handle a small issue, I dread to think how they might deal with something more serious. I strongly suggest looking elsewhere. For example, I later went to Cavendish Clinics in John Lewis, where the consultation and patch test were both free, and the treatment itself was only £90.
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