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TRAINING MANUAL
Course Modules
5
Salon Health & Safety
Anatomy & Physiology 12
Fat Dissolving 20
Deoxycholic Acid 20
Phosphatidylcholine 21
Treatment Areas 22
Side Effects 24
Contraindications 28
After Care 29
Client Consultation 30
Grid Mapping 34
Dosage 43
Safe and effective for targeting and reducing localised fatty tissue.
This treatment is suitable for people that have stubborn areas of fat
that are typically resistant to traditional diet and exercise. Fat dissolving is
especially beneficial for people within a normal BMI range, who
maintain a healthy
lifestyle.
Chin/Neck
Inner/Outer Arms
Bra Bulge
Back Fat
Belly Fat
Love Handles
Inner/Outer Thighs
Upper Knee
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Salon Health And Safety
The stricter the rules, the less risk there is for any complications to occur. In
the beauty/aesthetics industry we work in very close proximity to our clients,
meaning that the risk of infection and cross contamination is very high and we
should be mindful of every detail when inviting clients into the treatment
space.
Blood-borne pathogens
semen
vaginal secretions
cerebrospinal fluid
synovial fluid
pleural fluid
peritoneal fluid
amniotic fluid
saliva
Protective precautions -
Protective precautions
STANDARD PRECAUTION
It is important to combine all of these measures with the the most basic
and effective approach: treating any and all blood and body fluids as
infectious.
If the eyes are splashed, irrigate the eyes with large amounts of clean water
or sterile saline.
Treatment room
Clean (spot cleaned in between clients, thorough daily clean and weekly
deep clean)
Well maintained, accessible and organised
Well lit
Well ventilated with at least one
window Have adequate space and
seating
Toilet and hand washing facilities in close proximity
Clean hands, hair and nails. Hands should be washed frequently and
immediately before and after a treatment even if disposable gloves are
worn. Nails should be clean and of a suitable length for work.
Hair should be clean and off the face, preferably tied back.
Uniform should be clean and breathable and wherever possible covered with a
disposable apron.
Footwear should be sensible and comfortable, so it’s advisable to wear clean,
comfortable, closed toe shoes.
It’s important that the therapist wears adequate PPE - this includes
disposable gloves, face masks, and if appropriate visors and foot
coverings.
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Salon Health And Safety
All items should be changed regularly. For example, a new apron, face mask
and gloves should be worn before each new client.
Work stations and all instruments should be maintained and cleaned to a high
standard. Surgical spirit should be used for cleansing skin, instruments and
surfaces to remove grease, bacteria and organic matter. You should use a
concentration of at least 70% alcohol.
The treatment chair or bed should be wrapped in plastic barrier film. The use
of couch roll is permitted but also must be changed between clients.
Any areas that could come into contact with blood or BBPs should be
barrier wrapped where appropriate.
To sterilise and disinfect items you are essentially removing any living
organisms from an object. Micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses and fungi) can be
destroyed by heat and chemical disinfectants.
All tools should and equipment should be cleaned to remove any grease or
dirt before the process.
Glass bead steriliser: Small glass beads are retained in a beaker and
heated to a temperature of 190C. Instruments and tools are placed in
these beads for 10-15 minutes. The downside of this equipment is that
most glass bead sterilisers can’t hold large items, so you may need to
turn the tool around to sterilise the opposite side.
You can clean all work surfaces using a detergent and warm water. A
disinfectant should be used daily for all surfaces and your tools should be
appropriately sterilised regularly and in between clients.
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Salon Health And Safety
Salon Waste
Sharps Waste
There are three different types of sharps waste, all of which are defined
by how they have been used and differentiated by a lid colouring
system:
This bin is for sharps that have been contaminated with medical or
chemical residues, no matter how small an amount, such as local
anaesthetic needles, micro-pigmentation pens, etc.
This bin is for hazardous sharps that have been contaminated with
cytotoxic or cytostatic medicinal products. It would be used after beauty
treatments such as botox, hormones, and steroids.
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Anatomy & Physiology
The Skin
The Epidermis
The epidermis is the thin outer layer of the skin. It consists of 3 types of
cells:
Squamous cells: The outermost layer is continuously shed and is called the
stratum corneum.
Basal cells: Basal cells are found just under the squamous cells, at the
base of the epidermis.
Melanocytes: Melanocytes are also found at the base of the epidermis
and make melanin. This gives the skin its colour.
The Dermis
The dermis is the middle layer of the skin. The dermis contains the following:
Blood vessels
Lymph vessels
Hair follicles
Sweat glands
Collagen
bundles
Fibroblasts
Nerves
Sebaceous
glands
Subcuanteous
Subcutaneous Fat
The number of adipocytes in the subcutaneous tissue varies with the area of
the body, whereas the size of the individual cells depends on the nutrition
of the person. Fat is present in all areas of the body, except the eyelids,
clitoris, scrotum, penis and much of the pinna.
About 90 percent of body fat is of the subcutaneous type for most people.
This type of fat lies within a layer just beneath the epidermis (outer
layer of cells that make up the skin). If you prod your stomach, the fat
which feels tender is subcutaneous fat.
Subcutaneous fat is soft, and there are many options for treating this type of
fat. Lifestyle modification, nutrition, Liposuction or targeted fat removal
treatments are all effective options for the removal of excess subcutaneous
fat.
However, for dangerous visceral fat, the only option to getting rid of
it is good lifestyle modification, good eating habits and regular physical
activity.
The subcutaneous tissue, while mostly unwanted, is essential because of its role in
padding the body. This enables it to protect the bones, muscles, and organs
under the skin from physical damage. It does this by storing excess fat
around the body in the subcutaneous layer, to cushion the body and
protect it from injury.
Anatomy of Fat
Scientists have discovered that fat is much more than a storage device and is
now considered more of a recognised organ of the human body. This
subcutaneous tissue is essential for metabolic functions and endocrine.
The vast fluctuations in adipose tissues are seen in those with obesity
and anorexia, with both these diseases showing an increase or decrease in
adipose tissue mass. Suffering with either of these diseases can severely
effect the immune and reproductive system, with obesity accompanying a
high death rate due to issues with the cardiovascular system and
diabetes.
Adipocyte Cells
There are two types of these cells: brown and white. They both harbour a different
function dealing with vascular and nerve supplies.
There are two separated fatty tissues that are divided by a superficial fascia:
Areolar Layer
This external layer is thick and includes globulars of fat, which are generally
larger in women and children.
Lamellar Layer
This layer is smaller in size but has an array of large blood vessels.
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Anatomy & Physiology
Adipose tissues differs between men and women with men displaying fat
more in their upper mid-section (Android/male-type obesity) and women that
carry fat on the lower half of their body (gluteofemoral region/gynoid/male
type obesity).
Carrying an excess of fat can be linked with higher grades of cellulite.
Cellulite
Affecting mostly women rather than men, cellulite targets human adipose
tissue that’s leaves areas surrounding the thighs and buttocks visibly
tarnished by skin dimpling and a nodular appearance. Not to be confused with
obesity, cellulite can be seen in women with any body mass index (BMI).
Cellulite can be separated into three main grades based on its severity of fatty
protrusions:
GRADE 3 - visible signs of dimpling when both standing up and lying down.
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Anatomy & Physiology
A treatment plan should be made to determine what actions to take when treating
cellulite, a detailed client consultation should take place to determine:
After a treatment of fat dissolve destroys the cells, the cells cannot
regenerate or be used for fat storage again. But with consistent unhealthy
attitudes to diet and
exercise, the cells can still multiply. Standard layers of fat for a person with a
normal weight is three layers but when a person gains weight fat cells will swell
and when they can’t expand anymore, the body goes into a state of mitosis (cell
division) and the layers of fat can double to six. Cells, however, can reduce in
size with a correct diet but the number of layers will still remain. As the person
continues to overeat, the cycle of swell > multiply > swell > multiply
continues.
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Anatomy & Physiology
We have three different types of blood vessels in the human body: Arteries,
Veins and Capillaries. From your head to your toes you will encounter
each of these complex systems that repeat in branches throughout the
body. You will find vessels larger in size closer to the heart, with the
aorta (artery) and venue
cavae (veins) measuring 1 inch wide.
ARTERIES
Connected to the heart are the arteries. These are a prominent feature in
transporting blood away from heart. This red oxygenated vessel branches out into
minute vessels that lead into capillaries.
VEINS
Thinner than their vessel counterpart, the arteries, veins play a crucial role
within our body and are a key afferent vessel in transporting blood to the
heart. Their one way system defies gravity and they are able to stop the
back flow of blood, as minute muscular action aids in blood being pumped.
Pulmonary veins are the only veins in the body that don’t contain
deoxygenated blood. Veins can be observed all around the body with some
areas looking thinner than others; they can be easily noticed by their bluish
colour.
CAPILLARIES
Linking to arteries and veins, capillaries are smaller in size and are the only
vessel to exchange gasses such as O2 and CO2. They only permit the
transport of a one blood cell at a time, including molecules within
surrounding cell walls and
blood.
Capillary beds are dozens of tiny capillaries that splay from the ends of
arterioles. They work as part of an independent network that forms into a
venule when gas and nutrients have been exchanged. We also see a mixture
of two types of blood in the capillary bed: arterial (arteries) and venous
blood (veins).
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Anatomy & Physiology
Arterial blood
Due to the high amount of CO2 , this blood type is bright red in colour.
Blood pressure is higher in the arteries and due to this, blood exudes quick
from the body, almost projectile with each heart beat. Because of this it
is found that arterial bleeding is the hardest to control and must be dealt
with by a medical practitioner. Accidents can occur if an artery is
punctured and immediate action must be taken to stop the bleeding by
applying pressure to the site.
Venous blood
This blood type lacks in O2 leaving the blood dark red in colour. In contrast
to arterial's quick blood spurts, venous blood has a steady flow that is easy
to stop if bleeding out occurs.
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Fat Dissolving
This treatment provides lasting results and if the correct aftercare advice is
followed results can last from 2-4 years. Fat dissolve is best used on stubborn
areas that are not easily targeted with exercise such as under the chin, belly fat
and the under arm area.
Fat dissolving treatments should only be used to treat smaller pockets of fat
and should not be thought of as a solution for significant weight loss or large
surface area body contouring.
The treatment can be carried out with both a needle and the hyaluron pen. Be
aware that some solutions are better suited to the injectable application (ask
your tutor for recommendations if you are unsure).
Lipolysis describes the breakdown of lipids into their fatty acid and glycerol building
blocks. The process results in the reduction of the fat cells volume.
The results from the procedure are improved if a healthy diet and regular exercise is
maintained alongside the treatment.
Deoxychilic acid
Deoxychilic acid is a ‘secondary bile acid’ which breaks down cells so that their
contents can pass through the body’s digestive system. It does this easily by
compromising the integrity of the cell membranes, allowing the interior of those
cells to be broken down. This process is known as lysis.
This creates a lysate (a fluid containing the contents of the broken-down cells)
which can be processed through the body and excreted as waste via the
lymphatic and renal systems.
The results from the fat dissolve procedure are improved if a healthy diet and regular
exercise is maintained alongside the treatment.
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Fat Dissolving
Phosphatidylcholine
All clinical studies of the product observed clear improvement in all tested
patients, with a significant decline in fat deposits and no recurrence or weight
gain over a 2- year follow up.
Almost any area on the body where fat is present can be treated with fat
dissolve, with the exception of the lower legs and certain areas of the
face.
If a client feels they have troublesome pockets of fat that you are able to
pinch between your finger and thumb, the treatment could be beneficial.
Before the treatment begins the area of concern should be carefully marked
out with a surgical marker, pencil or stencil - we call this mapping.
Generally to help guide our injections we draw a standard square grid over
the chosen area.
Areas such as the stomach and thighs will require a slightly wider grid map
than some smaller areas. As a general rule, small areas such as the double
chin/jowls, bra fat and underarms (bingo wings) will only need a 1 cm x 1 cm
grid treatment map.
Larger areas like the stomach, love handles and thighs will need a 2 cm x 2 cm
treatment grid.
Aside from marking the area, different treatment areas may also require more
sessions than others spaced apart by different durations.
4 Weeks
Back Fat 2-4
Sessions
Love
2-6 6 weeks
Handles
Sessions
Fat dissolve treatments are not without their side effects. These may include:
Erythema
Numbness
Tenderness
Oedema/Swelling
Burning/stinging
Bruising
Some clients may experience bruising, this and any other general
effects will usually resolve within a few days.
It’s important to remember that most side effects are temporary and will usually
disappear in a matter of days.
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Side Effects
Allergies:
No clear cases of allergies have ever been recorded with fat dissolve
treatments. The possible reactions described are mainly rashes which
usually disappear on their own within 48-72 hours.
The ingredients in the fat dissolve solution are naturally occurring in the body
already so this means allergic reactions to the product are extremely
unlikely.
Rash
Hives
Swelling of the face, eyes, or
tongue Weakness
Nausea
The most serious reaction that could occur is Anaphylactic shock. This
requires immediate medical attention. Despite the issue being rare,
Anaphylaxis is a severe medical emergency that should be handled quickly and
effectively with the use of a adrenaline auto-injector or Epi-pen. Although it’s
not essential to carry an epi-pen, it is considered good practice to have one
in case of an emergency.
Signs of anaphylaxis
2. Dial 999 for an ambulance. Make sure to mention that the person
has anaphylaxis as the emergency responder will go through the correct
use of an epi-pen. If the person’s symptoms pass and they begin to
feel better, a paramedic should be still be called
Infections:
Infections are always possible once the skin barrier has been broken. They
can easily be avoided by observing a few simple rules:
You should always advise clients on the best aftercare specific to the
treatment they have received
Post treatment, the client should be aware of the basic care that should be
taken to avoid infection such as not touching the area with dirty hands and
keeping the area clean and free from bacteria when healing.
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Side Effects
Hematoma:
A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues, essentially a bad bruise.
Hematoma is the most common side effect despite all the precautions taken.
In the event of a burst blood vessel during a treatment the area may bleed
initially . You should apply firm pressure to the area and massage lightly. Firm
pressure can be maintained for up to 20 seconds.
Clients should be advised to ice regularly for 1-2 days and apply a topical arnica
gel/cream. This will help reduce the swelling and bruising.
Any open skin wounds including broken skin, scabs, wounds, bleeding skin and
blisters should be avoided.
Raised moles, warts or moles that have changed shape or colour and
unidentified skin growths should be avoided.
Diabetes.
Clients may experience itching, stinging, redness or warmth in the area post
treatment. This can last between a few hours and a couple of days and can
be managed with ice and OTC pain medications (NOT ibuprofen or any other
blood thinning products).
Swelling, bruising and tenderness are normal side effects that can last for up
to 2 weeks following treatment. Much like dermal filler aftercare advice, topical
arnica gel/cream can be applied and given to clients to reduce inflammation
and soothe the area.
Aside from just using medications clients can also take extra steps to
improve symptoms and speed up the healing process. Adequate sleep, rest
and hydration all play a important role.
One major recommendation is that fat dissolve clients drink plenty of water to
help the body remove the excess waste through drainage. The main advice is
that both men and women should drink at least 2 litres per day for 12
weeks.
They should also be warned about the risk of sun exposure and the use of
sunbeds any UV exposure should be avoided for at least 2 weeks post
treatment to reduce the chance of hyper-pigmentation.
Consultation checklist:
You should:
Get to know their lifestyle spend some time talking with your client
about their treatment history and usual diet and routine.
Outline the requirements for the treatment and discuss the key
factors for suitability.
Talk about the clients desired treatment areas: are the client’s expectations
realistic? Conduct a physical exam of the proposed area(s) to look for any
contraindications and assess suitability for treatment.
Discuss treatment costs and course options and brief the client on
any changes the client may need to make to their usual routine.
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Client Consultation
You will need to collect all the clients personal details. This should include
their name, date of birth, address, contact number and email.
If possible you should also record the clients GPs name and
telephone number this is just in case the client is taken ill whilst at the
salon. While this isn’t compulsory, it is good practice.
You should always check if the client has any medical, food or
cosmetic allergies. Clients with history of allergic reaction are more
prone to hypersensitivity and cases of anaphylaxis. For these clients a
patch test is preferable.
Please note conducting a patch test on every client is safe practice and is
advisable for this treatment.
Patch testing
A patch test is essentially just a reaction check to see how your client
will respond to the treatment. The client is only given a very small dose
of the solution and are then advised to wait a certain amount of time to
see if any adverse effects occur. In this case the client should wait
24 hours.
Once complete you should cleanse and ice the area, check for any unusual
immediate reactions and provide the client with aftercare forms and contact
information.
Most results of patch testing are completely normal and show very
average reaction reposes and standard side effects which are to be
expected with the treatment. Please refer to the side effects section of
the manual if in doubt about what reactions present as normal or
severe.
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Client Consultation
Here are some examples of severe responses to look out for - if any of
these symptoms present within the 24 hour test window, it is not
advisable to offer the treatment and the client should be informed of
the result and how it is considered higher risk for the procedure.
Skin reactions, including hives and rash and flushed or pale skin.
Dizziness or fainting.
0.03ml
0.03ml
0.03ml
0.03ml
0.03ml
0.03ml
0.03ml
0.03ml
Keep 2 cm
distance from
jawline
0.02 m
l
The skin in this area is much thinner than the other treatment
locations so to minimise bruisng and discomfort we use a lower
dosage of 0.02ml per shot.
When working on the chin/neck area you should always palpate the
area before making your grid - The main areas to identify are the
jawline and the hyoid bone.
You should map your treatment area so it is 2cm below the jawline and
2cm above the hyoid bone. Keeping within this safe zone will prevent
damage to surrounding nerves and blood vessels.
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Grid Mapping
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6
7 2
8 3
4
9
5
1. No treatment Zone
2. Sumbmental crease
3. No treatment zone
4. Marking showing 2cm below the jawline
5. Thyroid notch
6. Jawline
7. Marginal mandibular nerve
8. Treatment zone
9. Hyoid bone
You should always complete a full consultation with your client and explain
the procedure, the product, expected outcomes and the course of treatments
required.
Before the procedure you should document the treatment area. To measure
the progress it’s always wise to take a starting before picture. It’s advisable
to take photos from the front and the side and measurements should be taken
of every treatment area.
The background should be plain and the area well lit. Ensure the clients
treatment area is always photographed from the same location with the
same lighting wherever possible.
A topical numbing cream can be applied prior to the treatment, however this
is optional.
Draw your grid(s) on the client for the chosen treatment area. They should be
1- 2 cm square grids (1 cm x 1 cm for smaller areas like the chin and upper
arms and 2 cm x 2 cm for larger areas such as the abdomen and thighs.
There is no right or wrong way to draw your grids because every client is
different so therefore each treatment area may require a larger grid surface.
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is a general Ltd to follow for the spacing but the rest is up to you
and your client.
Some practitioners may choose to use a ruler or stencil others may draw by
eye - it doesn’t have to be perfectly neat. The grid is your guideline so you
Fat Dissolve Procedure
Take your adaptor and place the sterile ampoule head into the
slot. Screw in tightly.
Using a new sterile fat dissolve vial pierce the seal with the sharp
needle side of the adaptor.
Tilt the vial to an angle or flip upside down carefully and begin to draw the
solution into the ampoule. (Hold firmly to ensure the seal is tight)
You should load the ampoule into your fully extended hyaluron pen,
pressurise the pen and turn down twice (two small lines).
When your pen is primed and loaded, you will start by pressurising the
pen and selecting your chosen dosage (for small areas this will be
0.02-0.03 and for large areas it will be 0.03 - 0.04).
Following your grid, you should pull the skin taught and shoot into the
centre of each square. You can blot the area lightly in case of any
bleeding but do not massage.
each square.
Clients will typically need 2-6 treatments 4 weeks apart. Don’t forget
to take starting pictures and measurements at the follow up
appointments.
Procedure checklist:
You should always map out your area using the 1-2 cm grid technique
Inject 0.02 ml per square for the chin, neck and face and 0.03 - 0.04
for all other areas
Pull the skin taught and apply firm comfortable pressure with each
shot
The dosage recommended for fat dissolve injections is between 0.02 ml and
0.04ml, depending on the area of the body you are treating.
We use 0.02 ml per shot on the chin, face and neck and 0.03-0.04 ml per
shot on all other areas of the body.
Advisory
In these cases, you can increase the dosage to 0.04 ml for improved
administration. (A dosage increase can often be useful for larger
pockets of fat, high grade cellulite or dryer skin types.)
Please note - This increase applies to areas of the body ONLY, The
dosage should never exceed 0.02ml for the chin and delicate facial
areas.
The price you should charge for this treatment can vary
depending on a range of factors, such as your location, personal
finances or competition.
Most practitioners charge per session for each treatment, but also
advertise discounted prices for clients who book a course.
Example
It is also common to see offers for more than one treatment area -
Example
Example
This cost is usually agreed upon at the initial consultation where the
practitioner recommends the amount of treatments the client would
need.
Contains
Phosphatidylcholine
Sodium Deoxycholate
Five peptide components
including hexapeptide
Storage
These emails and texts can be gentle reminders about their water
intake or facts about the aftercare helping them to stay on track. You
can also include exclusive offers for additional treatment packages in
your messages. Discount codes and loyalty offers work best with
existing customers.
Offering your new treatment is the easy part but dealing with the
unknown and gaining knowledge on the go can be frustrating. A few
months into working with a new procedure we almost always look back
and think “Wow, I wish I'd have known that when I first started out”.
Practice does make perfect but it’s always good to have an idea of what
you can expect to feel prepared for most situations.
Below, I have complied together some useful advice and handy tips that
will help you get the most out of your new treatment:
Weight is a sensitive topic for most and it goes without saying that
we should be respectful and delicate when talking to clients about
areas of their body their personal statistics and measurements.
Treatment for fat pockets underneath the neck and chin, for example,
may only require 1 to 3 sessions, while treatment for fat pockets on the
hips and thighs may require up to 6.
Don't treat more than 2 areas in one session. More than two treatment areas
could overload the lymphatic system.
During the period of swelling, the treated area can look much fuller than
it did before treatment. This improves as the fat cells are disrupted and
the inflammation calms down but be prepared for lots of people asking
if the swelling is normal. The answer is yes, very normal.
Your client will feel a slight sting after each penetration and be left
with a small mark on the skin - this looks similar to a fresh bee
sting.
The time taken for a treatment session will depend upon the size of the
area being treated. Approx time is between 30 and 90 minutes.
Select patients with relatively localised areas of soft fat. Firm and fibrous
fat tends not to respond as well.
During the procedure, it’s a good idea to ask your client to inhale when
you have the pen in position hold for three seconds and breathe out. You
should then make your shot as they exhale. This helps to relax the client
and gives extra comfort.
Arnica gel or cream post treatment can help to sooth and reduce
swelling it’s always good to send clients away with their own so that
they can apply when needed.
When marketing your treatment online, be careful with the wording you
use to describe the treatment. This is not a weight loss treatment avoid
making any false or misleading claims.
If your client wants to check their progress before their next session
then measuring the treatment area is the best option, progress
pictures and weight loss are good indicators of fat reduction but they
are not as reliable as accurate measurements.
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