Jay Leno has had one operation for his burn injuries and will have a second one later this week.
Dr. Peter Grossman, who is treating the former “Tonight Show Host,” claimed during a news conference Wednesday that Leno was working underneath a vehicle on Saturday when he was injured by a gasoline fire.
“When got pulled out from the area underneath the car, it was noted that he had pretty significant burns to face and hands,” he said.
“His burns include his face, his hands, and his chest, the burns are fairly significant,” Grossman noted.
Following the incident, Leno was brought to a nearby hospital and then moved to the Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles.
The doctor stated that Leno’s wife has been at his side and is “obviously very concerned.” According to Grossman, his injuries are a combination of second- and maybe third-degree burns.
“Some of the burns to the face are a little deeper and a little more concerning. Right now they’re in that progression of somewhere between deep second and third-degree burns to the face. We’re hoping we can keep them from progressing by using these alternate treatments, including good wound care and hyperbaric oxygen and aggressive surgical management,” he explained.
“He’s Jay leno, he’s walking around, he’s cracking jokes,” he said, noting the comedian is “incredibly kind” to the hospital staff.
“His injuries are serious, his condition is good,” he said. “I do anticipate him making a full recovery.”