A protector apparatus (10) for use in laser or Intense Pulse Light treatment, the protector apparatus adapted to be placed over part of a patients eyebrows (40) or lips, the protector apparatus including at least one blocking portion (12a, 12b), that blocks or reduces transmission of a sufficient amount of laser or Intense Pulse Light to any skin, hair or hair follicles underneath the blocking portion to prevent damage by the laser or Intense Pulse Light, which is shaped to cover at least a portion of the eyebrow or lip of the patient whilst not extending significantly sideways of the portion of the eyebrow or lip.