Vaping now more common than smoking among young people and the risks go beyond lung and brain damage Health EL PAS English Vaping vs. Cigarettes The Independent E Cigarettes (Vapes) Smoking and Tobacco Use CDC 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: Vaping is 95% Less Harmful than smoking VAPING: Less harmful but not safe ScienceUpFirst