Highly unprofessional
It has taken me a long time to find the courage to write this review, mostly because I was in complete shock for days after my experience, which triggered significant distress and panic attacks. Initially, I naively hoped that DD Clinical would reach out to apologise for what happened, but as no contact has been made, I feel compelled to share my experience.
On 18 January 2024, I attended a follow-up appointment as part of my treatment for severe hyperpigmentation—a condition I’ve struggled with for a long time. As it worsened, it profoundly impacted my mental health and self-confidence, particularly due to how others react to my appearance.
Two weeks prior, I had to cancel a scheduled appointment at the last minute because I had returned from holiday with a severe chest infection. Concerned about infecting others, I left a voicemail and sent an email to inform the clinic, as I was unable to reach anyone directly. I never received a response. I later had to call again to reschedule the appointment.
On the day of the rescheduled appointment, I arrived five minutes early. While sitting in the waiting room, I overheard a conversation between my clinician, at reception. She asked the receptionist if she thought I would “bother showing up this time,” to which the receptionist responded by acknowledging that I had indeed cancelled the prior appointment but added that my cancellation indicated I wasn’t serious about my treatment and didn’t care.
I was sitting right there, listening to these supposed professionals discussing me as though I wasn’t present. It was deeply unprofessional, and they didn’t even have the courtesy to glance in my direction to realise I had arrived.
Ny practitioner was 10 minutes late to see me. During the appointment, she dominated the conversation, giving me little opportunity to express my concerns, and it was evident she wasn’t actively listening. The session felt rushed, and she didn’t take any progress photos—likely because the treatment plan, which was supposed to yield results within 12 weeks, showed no visible progress at week 11. Instead, she recommended extending the treatment by another six weeks, purchasing additional products (some of the most expensive ones available), and undergoing an extra peel—all of which had not been communicated when I initially agreed to the treatment plan.
This experience has left me incredibly disheartened. The treatment took all my savings and a great deal of courage to pursue, yet I was met with unprofessional behaviour and a lack of empathy. Overhearing such dismissive remarks about my commitment made me feel unwelcome and diminished. I expected better from a clinic that positions itself as a professional and supportive environment, and I hope this feedback prompts reflection on how clients are treated.
April 16, 2026
Unprompted review