Tattoos Associated With Increased Lymphoma Risk, and Size Doesn’t Matter: Study

New research raises concerns about potentially toxic ink ingredients.

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That tattoo you’ve been dreaming of to express your individuality? It could come with a price.

A new study finds the ink used in creating popular body art contains toxic ingredients linked to a higher risk of lymphoma, a cancer that begins in the germ-fighting lymphatic system. Having just a single tattoo seems to raise your odds.

Tattoos Increase Cancer Risk by 21 Percent

Tattoos have grown increasingly popular as a means of self-expression. Around 32 percent of Americans have at least one tattoo, and an estimated 22 percent have multiple.