Are Vapes Better Than Cigarettes? Disposable E Cigarettes More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes UC Davis 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: Smoking vs Vaping Which Is Worse? Confessions UC Davis study: Disposable vapes may be more toxic than cigarettes