Is Vaping Better Than Smoking? American Heart Association 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: Pod Compared To Vape Vs Cigarettes: Which Is Worse For Your Health, Nicotine Vaping Equals How Many Cigarettes MS Polls: 67% of respondents believe that vaping is worse than smoking, some still unsure