A Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, Igho Ubiribo, has died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a luxury trip to Thailand.
Ubiribo, 43, reportedly died after the cosmetic treatment triggered a fatal pulmonary embolism, according to findings from an inquest in the United Kingdom.
The businessman, who was also known as “Tiny”, “Denisi” and “Ego”, was on holiday in Bangkok with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, when he decided to undergo the procedure.
Reports from the inquest revealed that doctors injected about 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine into his penis at an unnamed clinic in Thailand in March.
After the procedure, Ubiribo and his wife reportedly returned to their Marriott hotel, where they went for a massage.
It was during the massage that he complained of chest pain before collapsing and losing consciousness.
He was rushed to Sukhumvit Hospital, where he was initially able to respond to medical staff.
His wife reportedly informed doctors that he had recently undergone penis filler injections, prompting concerns that the procedure may have been linked to his condition.
Medical personnel suspected a pulmonary embolism and recommended further scans, but Ubiribo reportedly lost consciousness before the examination could be completed.
Doctors later transferred him to intensive care, where attempts were made to revive him through prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
He was pronounced dead in the early hours of March 6.
Postmortem Links Death to Cosmetic Procedure
A postmortem examination conducted in the UK later found material in Ubiribo’s lungs consistent with the hyaluronic acid used during the penis filler procedure.
Pathologist John du Parcq told the inquest that the substance discovered matched the material injected during the cosmetic treatment.
He said the findings supported the conclusion that Ubiribo suffered a pulmonary embolism caused by the procedure.
The coroner, Jean Harkin, subsequently ruled that the businessman’s death was caused by a pulmonary embolism linked to the cosmetic injection.
A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot or other material blocks a blood vessel supplying the lungs, potentially causing sudden breathing difficulties, heart strain and death.
Medical Background
During the inquest, information from Ubiribo’s doctor in London showed that he had previously undergone joint surgeries and had been described as pre-diabetic and suffering from gout.
However, his doctor reportedly said he had no other major medical conditions.
Penis fillers containing hyaluronic acid are marketed as a non-surgical option for increasing girth, but medical experts have warned that injectable cosmetic procedures can carry serious risks if complications occur.
A Life of Luxury
Ubiribo was known for showcasing his luxury lifestyle on social media, where he had about 185,000 Instagram followers.
Reports said he owned a home in Los Angeles valued at about $1.1 million and a London apartment reportedly worth around $600,000.
He married Zimbabwean fashion designer Danielle Simba Allen in a lavish ceremony in 2022.
Following his death, Ubiribo was buried in London in a gold coffin, with reports claiming the funeral arrangement cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Afrobeats singer Davido, who was described as a childhood friend of the businessman, attended the funeral and paid tribute to him.
The case has renewed attention on the potential dangers associated with cosmetic procedures involving injectable fillers, after medical evidence linked the treatment to the fatal complication.
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