How should I prune my kolanchoe plant? Do I just pinch off the dead flowers, or do I have to cut the stem below the first leaf from the top?

How should I prune my kolanchoe plant? Do I just pinch off the dead flowers, or do I have to cut the stem below the first leaf from the top?
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