Vaping vs. Smoking Which is Safer for Your Lungs? Think vaping is the "healthier" option? Think again. Both smoking and vaping come with serious risks to your lung health, New study comes the closest yet to proving that e cigarettes aren't as dangerous as smoking 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: