Famous former talk show host Jay Leno is receiving various forms of treatment to heal his third-degree burns.
In video, the “Jay Leno’s Garage” host, 72, lies in a hyperbaric chamber where his left arm can be seen bandaged almost to his elbow while just his right hand is wrapped.
A quick glimpse reveals Leno’s face is also entirely wrapped in gauze.
Dr. Peter Grossman explained that the hyperbaric chamber helps to “decrease swelling” and “increase blood flow with good oxygenation,” as well as decrease bacteria.
Grossman also shared, “Jay is in good condition after undergoing one surgery. He underwent a grafting procedure to fix the burned areas of skin on his body.”
“His injuries are serious, his condition is good,” the doctor added. “Jay did well during the first surgery. He is in good spirits today.”
Leno explained that he had been working on his 115-year-old car over the weekend when a fuel leak and a simultaneous spark in the 1907 White Steam Car triggered an explosion. He credited his friend Dave with saving him by immediately jumping on the flames to snuff them out.
“I am OK,” Leno later said in a statement. “Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.”
Grossman shared that the burns Leno sustained in the freak accident covered the comedian’s face, hands and chest. He also said he anticipates Leno will make a “full recovery” from his injuries but did not specify how long the process could take.
