What happens when you quit smoking and start vaping? ASHES, Vol. 17(9) Are vaping and smoking similar, in terms of quitting? BASIS (The Brief Addiction Science Information Source) 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: Vapers could save 1000's compared to cigarette smokers RED Box Vape Red Box Vape