Hmmm, maybe it's just me, but having one of the world's most potent neurotoxins delivered to your house doesn't sound like the best idea. To be fair, it's not as though participating clinics are sending do-it-yourself kits to patients through the mail; instead, doctors from the London-based Botonics clinics ride to their homes on motorcycles with saddlebags stocked full of syringes and an icebox of refrigerated Botox strapped on the back. The doctor then peforms one or more procedures, including skin peels, Botox and injectable wrinkle fillers, in the area of the house with the best lighting (apparently, patients are screened beforehand to make sure they are "suitable" for treatment and that their homes meet sanitary requirements). Doesn't sound all that safe to me, but apparently patients are more than ready pick up the phone and order in.

The question remains: Why the hell is this necessary? According to a recent article in The Independent, everyone from working mothers and professional models to businessmen and celebrities would benefit from the discreet, quick-fix service. One such woman, a 27-year-old Mrs. Thrift explained why she loved the new house-call idea:

"The whole thing took about 10 minutes and it was great, really relaxing," she said. "The idea of being able to recline on my sofa and have my husband here during the treatment is far more appealing than going into a clinic."

Wait, wait, wait. This was not surgery. This did not involve real pain or discomfort. Her husband did not need to be there for moral support to help her through it all. Was the at-home treatment really so satisfying that it was worth the $145 "delivery charge"? Yes, Mrs. Thrift believes it was. (Let's not even get into the question of why a 27-year-old woman even needs botox injections.)

While the Botonics clinics have already been flooded with phone requests, not everyone is so optimistic about the new treatment.

Dr Patrick Bowler, chairman of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors, said despite the apparent popularity of Botonics's house-call service, potential customers should proceed with caution.

"I can see the pros," Dr Bowler said, "but you wouldn't go and have your teeth checked in someone's front room, would you? Most people know what good medical practice is and, clearly, on the back of a bike is not it."

Oh, what will they think of next?