I had a series of three pico & genesis laser treatments at Riko. Pico only is $299 but to get them both together is $399. First they did a skin scan analysis and consultation, where I decided on the laser treatment plan. Then they sent me into a locker room area to wash my face and took me back to the treatment room. The procedure is very quick, maybe 20 minutes? and they don't apply numbing cream but i didn't find it painful. The first did a focused treatment of my dark spots, then an overall pass of my face with the pico, and then an overall pass with the genesis, then they led me back out to the waiting area. They get you in and out quickly, it's not really a spa-like experience, but for the price and results I am very happy. My skin felt kind of hot and irritated for the rest of the day, but it was back to normal by the next morning. The dark spots turn darker at first and then flake off over the next week-ish but it was not disruptive to my schedule at all. you will not have to take time off of work, just don't schedule it in like, the week before an event with photographs. It evened out all my hyperpigmentation in three sessions, and i will continue to get a session 1-2 times per year to maintain my results.