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Influencer dies after penis enlargement injection during Bangkok vacation

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Influencer dies after penis enlargement injection during Bangkok vacation
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A British-Nigerian influencer died from a pulmonary embolism following a cosmetic penis enlargement procedure in Bangkok. An inquest confirmed that injected filler material entered his bloodstream, leading to his death shortly after the operation.

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The case serves as a warning regarding the risks associated with unregulated or high-risk cosmetic medical tourism.

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A wealthy British-Nigerian influencer known for showcasing luxury homes and lavish vacations died during one of those trips after undergoing a cosmetic penis enlargement procedure in Bangkok, an inquest has found. Igo “Tiny” Obiribwo, 43, received injections of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine intended to increase the girth of his penis at an unnamed clinic in Thailand on March 5. Less than a day later, he died from a pulmonary embolism while vacationing with his wife, fashion designer and celebrity Danielle Simba Allen. According to the investigation into his death, doctors injected 40 milliliters of the substances during the procedure. Obiribwo and his wife were staying at the Marriott hotel in Bangkok at the time. After the treatment, the couple went for a massage. There, Obiribwo complained of chest pain and lost consciousness twice.

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