A Bangkok cosmetic clinic has disclosed that Nigerian-born British businessman and social media influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo underwent five penile-enlargement procedures at the facility before his death in Thailand.
The disclosure emerged as Thai health authorities opened an investigation into the clinic and the circumstances surrounding the 43-year-old’s death.
According to the clinic’s account, Ubiribo first became its patient in 2024 and subsequently received five treatments involving hyaluronic-acid penile fillers. The fifth and final procedure was reportedly carried out on March 5, 2026.
Reports said medical staff advised him to divide the latest treatment into two separate sessions. However, Ubiribo reportedly chose to receive the full quantity—said to be about 40 millilitres—in one session. This detail remains part of the clinic’s account and is being examined by the authorities.
Several hours after the treatment, Ubiribo reportedly developed severe chest pain and repeatedly lost consciousness. Emergency services were contacted, and he was taken to a Bangkok hospital.
Medical personnel planned to conduct a CT scan of his chest, but his condition deteriorated before the examination could take place. He was found without a pulse, prompting doctors to begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Reports indicate that resuscitation efforts continued for more than 100 minutes but were unsuccessful.
A UK coroner’s inquest subsequently concluded that Ubiribo died from a pulmonary embolism linked to the injected hyaluronic-acid filler. Post-mortem examinations reportedly detected material consistent with the filler in blood vessels in his lungs.
Ubiribo, who lived in London and had a large following on Instagram, had travelled to Thailand with his wife. His death was recorded as resulting from complications associated with a cosmetic procedure performed abroad.
Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health is reportedly examining whether the clinic followed required medical and emergency-care standards. The case has also been referred to the country’s Medical Council for further professional review.
The clinic’s claims about the advice allegedly given to Ubiribo and the consent documents he reportedly signed have not yet been presented as final findings by the investigating authorities.
Sources: Bangkok Post, South China Morning Post, People, Punch