My baby had her ears taped the same way by the breeder. When I took that tape off, I regretted ever asking the breeder to tape them! It was just awful!!! Esme was crying and cringing... I had to cut some hair off because I just couldn't bear to keep trying to get the hair out.
I told myself that if they didn't stand, I was never going to do that to her again. Luckily. they stood, but if they hadn't I would have just let it be.
Good luck and I am sorry I don't have any other ideas!