Barstool Sports Did It — Why More Americans Are Flying to Turkey for Hair Transplants
Hair loss isn’t something guys whisper about anymore. More men are choosing to take action — and they’re open about it. Case in point: a group from Barstool Sports, who recently documented their full hair transplant experience in Istanbul.
Yes, it’s exactly what you’d expect from Barstool — unfiltered, hilarious, and surprisingly relatable.
Barstool members after hair transplant procedure. Source: Estenove
14 Guys, One Clinic, Zero Secrets
In a video filmed in Istanbul, 14 Barstool employees walked viewers through the entire process — from checking into Estenove, a hair transplant clinic in Turkey early in the morning to cracking jokes in recovery. It’s an honest look at something many think about but rarely discuss out loud: restoring a receding hairline.
One Barstool member even joked:
“It was pretty easy… I fell asleep at one point. These guys have good taste in music too, it slowly lulls you to sleep.”
Another chimed in:
“I think you guys have had the best reviews… the pictures and the results are incredible.”
There’s no script — just real reactions from real people.
What you see is what you get — including one of them saying:
“It was pretty easy… I fell asleep at one point. These guys have good taste in music too, it slowly lulls you to sleep.”
And another:
“I think you guys have had the best reviews… the pictures and the results are incredible.”
It’s honest, it’s awkward in the best way, and it’s not staged.
Why Istanbul?
This wasn’t a random pick on the map. Turkey has quietly become a go-to destination for medical travelers, particularly for hair restoration procedures. The numbers back it up: 1.8 million people visited Turkey for medical treatments in 2023 alone.
So, why the popularity?
- Surgeons who perform hundreds of procedures annually
- Quick scheduling — often within 1–2 weeks
- Comprehensive packages that include transfers, hotel, and aftercare
- Costs far lower than in the U.S.
| Factor | Turkey ($3,750) | USA ($14,000) |
| Surgeon Experience | 500+ surgeries/year | Moderate |
| Package Inclusions | Hotel, transfers, aftercare | Not included |
| Wait Time | 1–2 weeks | 1–3 months |
What the Cameras Didn’t Say — But You’ll Notice
The clinic the team chose handled everything behind the scenes: planning, surgery, recovery guidance. From their reactions, it’s clear the facilities and care exceeded expectations.
“This is the nicest hospital I’ve ever been in,” one of them commented early in the video.
There were no dramatics. Just a group of guys doing something simple that made a big difference.
The Takeaway: Real People, Real Option
The Barstool crew didn’t try to make hair restoration look glamorous. But they did make it look normal. And honestly? It looked pretty stress-free.
For anyone in the U.S. wondering if it’s worth looking beyond local clinics, this might be the nudge. Sometimes the right answer isn’t just down the street — it’s a flight away.