Nigerian-British businessman and social media personality Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, popularly known as Denisi or Ego, has died at the age of 43 following a cosmetic penis-enhancement procedure in Thailand.
Ubiribo reportedly became critically ill after undergoing the procedure during a luxury holiday in Bangkok with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen.
Reports from an inquest in London said he died from a pulmonary embolism linked to the cosmetic treatment.
Procedure Took Place In Bangkok
According to reports surrounding the inquest, Ubiribo had received injections containing hyaluronic acid and lidocaine at a clinic in Bangkok.
He subsequently became seriously unwell.
His wife reportedly informed medical personnel that he had recently undergone the procedure after he developed symptoms, prompting doctors to investigate the possible connection between the treatment and his deteriorating condition.
A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the lungs and can become life-threatening.
Coroner Links Death To Cosmetic Treatment
Reports from the inquest indicate that the cosmetic procedure was determined to have caused the fatal embolism.
Ubiribo died in the early hours of March 6 after suffering the medical complication.
The case has attracted renewed attention to the risks associated with cosmetic procedures, particularly treatments involving injectable fillers.
Who Was Igho Ubiribo?
Ubiribo was described as a businessman, entrepreneur and social media personality with connections to both Nigeria and Britain.
He was known online by the names “Tiny,” “Denisi” and “Ego.”
His death has generated reactions among people familiar with him and has also drawn attention to the risks consumers may face when seeking cosmetic procedures abroad.
A Reminder About Medical Procedures
The circumstances surrounding Ubiribo’s death have renewed discussion about the importance of researching medical providers and understanding the risks associated with elective procedures.
While cosmetic treatments are widely performed around the world, complications can occur, particularly where injectable substances or surgical interventions are involved.
The reported inquest findings underline the potentially serious consequences that can follow medical procedures, even when undertaken for non-emergency reasons.