Tijion Esho, a Nigerian doctor based in the United Kingdom, has had his medical licenses revoked following accusations of exchanging free Botox injections for sexual favors, as reported by the Telegraph.
Esho, known for his expertise in cosmetic surgery and frequent appearances on popular TV shows such as ITV’s This Morning, BBC’s Morning Live, and E4’s Body Fixers, faced a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service hearing in Manchester.
During the tribunal, Esho admitted to engaging in an improper emotional relationship with a woman referred to as Patient A, with whom he exchanged inappropriate sexual messages on Instagram. Although he denied any physical sexual contact, the tribunal found evidence of sexual intercourse taking place at his clinic in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2021, alongside instances of administering free Botox injections.
Additionally, the tribunal established that Esho had made inappropriate comments about Patient A’s appearance and allowed her to masturbate him during consultations, ultimately concluding that his actions constituted misconduct and impaired his fitness to practice.
The tribunal’s decision to remove Esho from the medical register was announced, pending the release of detailed reasons for the sanction.
Among the inappropriate Instagram messages cited in the tribunal were exchanges indicating a sexual nature between Esho and Patient A over a period of several months. Despite the doctor’s assertion that Patient A was not vulnerable due to her profession, the tribunal ruled that Esho’s conduct was sexually motivated.
Botox injections, typically used to improve appearance by relaxing muscles causing wrinkles, are also employed in treating various medical conditions such as migraines, hyperhidrosis, and eye problems. Maintenance of results requires periodic treatments every three to six months.
The case underscores the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and ethical conduct within the medical profession, particularly in sensitive areas such as cosmetic surgery.
