Is it okay to use Skinceuticals Epidermal Repair cream a couple of hours after a microneedling treatment?

Yes- epidermal repair is designed for post-procedure skin. It helps to protect, sooth and heal compromised skin and reinforce the skin barrier.

Allow your skin to heal naturally for 24 hours post treatment. You may find your skin feels drier and starts to flake around day 3 post treatment, this is when you can use the epidermal repair for some added nourishment and moisture. 
Remember to always use a spf post treatment. 

Hi irishlass045, 
Thanks for your inquiry. Epidermal Repair is a great product to use on any post procedure skin. This product is especially great when the skin has started to heal and you have entered the itchy/dry phase. Right after the procedure your provider should be applying either PRP or Hylauronic acid to ensure that skin has enough heat and moisture. It is best to allow your skin to soak up whatever is put on it for an extended amount of time before adding in additional products. I would check with your provider if you have any questions.

First, we recommend following the post-care instructions administered to you by your physician after microneedling. After consultation, if you are looking for a topical skincare product to use, clinical studies have demonstrated that SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair has been formulated for use after cosmetic procedures. Epidermal Repair is a deeply soothing and restorative treatment for compromised or post-procedure skin. It helps support the skin's natural healing process, protects skin from environmental stress, and reduces discomfort. Hope this helps.

After microneedling and any other medical procedure you should follow the doctor's recommendation.
In my experience because the procedure will create small openings in the skin you should not apply any topical creams for at least 2-3 hours. Creams with retin A, glycolic acid, vitamin C are not recommended for at least 4-5 days after microneedling. The most important product to use afterwards is a good quality sun block with physical protection against UVB and UVA, not to be confused with a sun block with chemical protection.

Epidermal Repair can be used in post care BUT what you really want is the heat and inflammation from the procedure. So I tell patients to use it in targeted areas only OR if they are extremely itchy and find they are scratching at their skin. If your skin looks and feels good, leave it alone and don't apply it. The microneedling was done to positively affect the skin - don't try to mask the results. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

It is very important that anything you put on the skin after micro-needling has been specifically tested and proven to be safe to use after this procedure. Micro-needling creates thousands of micro-channels in the skin which enhance penetration of topical serums and medications, dramatically increasing their effectiveness. Up to 80% of product can penetrate the skin compared to 7 to 10% with normal topical application. 
In my office, we use the ProCell Therapies system which combines motorized micro-needling with concentrated human growth factor serums made from human stem cells. This serum is made specifically for this treatment. Our patients also use a growth factor serum at home after the office treatment.