Is vaping better than smoking? Or is vaping worse than smoking? Great question! Here's a clear comparison of smoking vs. vaping, especially in the context of surgical and skin health (like facelift outcomes): Smoking (Tobacco) WORSE overall Key Harms: Vapes vs Cigarettes: The Ultimate Showdown While vaping is not risk free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data Vaping Versus Smoking: Are Electronic Cigarettes the Savior? Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology E Cigarettes (Vapes) Smoking and Tobacco Use CDC