Doctor says Jay Leno underwent surgery for ‘major burns’
Jay Leno has had one operation for his burn injuries and will have a second operation later this week, according to his doctor. “When he was pulled out of the area under the car, it was noted that he had significant burns to his face and hands,” Peter Grossman, who treats former “Tonight Show host,” said during a press conference Wednesday. “His burns include his face, hands, and chest, The burns are quite large.” Leno was first taken to a local hospital and then transferred to the Grossman-Bern Center in Los Angeles after the accident. The doctor said Leno’s wife was at his side and was clearly very worried. According to Grossman, his injuries are a combination of second-degree burns and possibly some third-degree burns. Deep second and third degree burns to the face. We hope we can prevent it from progressing with these alternative therapies, including good wound care, hyperbaric oxygen, and aggressive surgical management,” he explained. He’s Jay Leno, he’s walking around, he’s making jokes,” noting that the comedian is “very nice” to the hospital staff, adding that “his injuries are serious, he’s doing well.” “I do expect him to make a full recovery.”
Jay Leno has had one surgery for his burns and will have a second later this week, according to his doctor.
Dr. Peter Grossman, who handles the former “Tonight Show Host,” said during a news conference Wednesday that Leno, an avid car collector, was working under a car on Saturday when a gasoline fire burned him.
He said, “When he was taken out from the area under the car, it was noticed that he was suffering from large burns on the face and hands.”
“His burns include his face, hands and chest, and the burns are fairly large,” Grossman noted.
Leno was first taken to a local hospital and then transferred to the Grossman-Bern Center in Los Angeles after the accident.
The doctor said Leno’s wife was at his side and was clearly very worried. Grossman said his injuries are a combination of second-degree burns and possibly some third-degree burns.
“Some burns on the face are a little deeper and a little worrisome. Right now they are in this progression of somewhere between deep second and third degree burns on the face. We hope we can prevent them from progressing through the use of these alternative treatments, including good wound care and high oxygenation.” Extreme surgical pressure and management.
“It’s Jay Leno, he’s walking around making jokes,” he said, noting that the comedian is “very nice” to the hospital staff.
“His injuries are serious and his condition is good,” he said. “I expect him to fully recover.”
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