Massaging your scars will help it fade.
Most drugstores have over-the-counter creams and oils that are made to fade scars. However, there's another equally effective remedy that doesn't cost a thing: massaging or rubbing the scarred area. Yes, rubbing your scars a few times a day can prevent excess collagen buildup, which is what makes scars thick and ropy. In an article for Verywell Health, physical therapist Brett Sears suggests using "one or two fingers to massage your scar in a direction that is perpendicular to the line of the scar," which "helps to remodel the scar and ensures that the collagen fibers of the scar are aligned properly."