Dr. Chang says his whole office might not stock that much filler for every person on the schedule combined. Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo got 40 milliliters of hyaluronic acid injected to his penis in a single sitting at an unnamed clinic in Bangkok and died hours later.

Jackie brings Dr. Chang the TMZ story: a London coroner rules that Ubiribo, a 43-year-old British-Nigerian influencer, died of a pulmonary embolism after a Thai clinic injected hyaluronic acid and lidocaine into his penis, and a postmortem finds matching material in his lungs.

Dr. Chang traces how injected filler can slip into a vein and travel from the groin to the chest, why the genitals carry so much vascular risk, and what a 50 cc syringe looks like next to what a man already has.

Jackie flags the six months it took to name a cause of death as one more reason to think twice about surgery tourism. Dr. Chang's closing advice: a clinic saying yes doesn't make it the right procedure for you.

TMZ, Influencer Dies After Penis Enlargement Procedure

HOSTS

Jackie O'Brien RN, BSN, CNOR
Clinical Director at Cedar Lane Surgery Center

With 12 years of OR experience and training at Georgetown University Hospital, Jackie brings expert-level knowledge in plastic, trauma, general, vascular, and ophthalmic surgery. A proud George Mason alum and CNOR-certified perfectionist, she leads with passion, precision, and a love for all things surgical. Off the clock, she's exploring new restaurants, hitting concerts and wineries, or hanging out with her cat—Biggie Smalls, the real boss at home.

Christopher Chang, MD
Plastic Surgeon

Considered to be one of the top plastic surgeons in DC, Dr. Chang specializes in facial and breast augmentation surgery and has acquired several advanced degrees and training from some of the most selective universities in the country.

Double board certified in plastic and facial plastic surgery, with specialized experience in facial surgery and pediatric reconstruction, Dr. Chang prioritizes precision over trends and thoughtful care over pressure. Based in Washington, DC, he serves a diverse community, respecting each patient's preferences for discretion, communication, and natural-looking results.

About Secret Services

In DC, everyone has secrets — especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang and his sharp-witted team see everything and say nothing — except on this podcast, where every week you'll get answers to “classified” patient questions. Because in an era when aging gracefully and looking natural is easier than ever, it all depends on who you know—and what they're willing to tell you.

Links

Learn more about Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang

Follow Dr. Chang on Instagram @dcplasticsurgeon @congressionalplasticsurgery

And on TikTok @congressionalpsurgery

Host: Christopher Chang, MD
Producer: Eva Sheie @ The Axis
Assistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Laura Mayusa
Engineering: Chris Mann
Theme music: Harry's Perfume - Harry Edvino
Cover Art: Dan Childs

Secret Services is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io