Vaping vs. Smoking: Is One Really Safer Than the Other? 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: While vaping is not risk free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data Is vaping better for me than smoking cigarettes? Are vape pens 'healthier' than cigarettes? Live Science Long term smokers who start vaping see health benefits within a month New Scientist