 [ Symptoms ] if i quit smoking will i still have accelerated aging  if i stop smoking now will i still age faster than i usually would or will i age as i would if i had never smoked i noticed my skin is thinner i have one wrinkle when i raise my eyebrows i am 26 i smoked for around 7 12 years my skin has never been thin its not noticeable to others but i get the feeling if i do not stop it will be if i quit can this be reversed or at least be halted and not get worse  sarah [ Disease ] accelerated aging who told you this by stopping smoking you have reduced your chance of premature dying do not ever pick up that habit again this is the first and most important step to a more healthy lifestyle that should included good nutrition frequent exercise and pleasurable activities