A question for my gauged girls...

Mazie

I've had my ears gauged to a size 6/4mm for about 6 months now; they're pretty well fully healed. I put a pair of hourglass, double flared plugs in about 3 weeks ago, and now I cant get them out. Everytime I try I just end up with sore ears. My holes have a little scar tissue around them from a previous infection, so forcing them is out of the question because of creating more damage. Does anyone have any good tips/tricks for trying to get them out?