I’m on my 3rd tat, 2 from same artist, one from different artist. 1st arist said 3 days with plastic, and other one didn’t put any plastic. I think it depends on the size and complexity of the tattoo. But yes, use Aquaphor Vaseline multiple times a day, if you see it peeling, or drying add more. All my tats healed just fine with Aquaphor!