Leno's face, hands and chest were covered with third-degree burns after a gasoline fire ignited in his Los Angeles-area garage on Nov. 12.
, his doctor told NBC Los Angeles on Nov. 16 that he hopes the longtime television host will be released within the week.
The doctor added that they added temporary skin grafts from"human cadaver skin" to Leno's body, which is a standard procedure. He said he plans to go back to the operating room in"a few days" with a more permanent solution. "He’s also very stoic individual and he’s just not one who wants to complain," Grossman said, adding that Leno has been"very gracious, he’s very friendly."
A source close to the comedian told NBC News on Nov. 15 the burns were on the left side of Leno's face.Jay Leno’s Garage
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