Is Vaping Marijuana Safer Than Smoking? The solution? Or the next problem? The Effects of Flavored Nicotine 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: Is vaping better than smoking? Or is vaping worse than smoking? Which Smoking Habit Puts You Most at Risk?