What is This Deformity on my Ear? (photo)

Congratulations.  This is the first time I have seen the Real Self team of experts absolutely agree on any subject.  All the experts agree you have a Darwinian tubercle on your left ear.  This deformity as you call it is not all that uncommon.  The pointy piece sticking out from your ear is just an accessory piece of cartilage.  It can be removed using just local anesthesia.  The surgery would take about 20 minutes and the stitches would be out in 5 days. 

The excess cartilage is called a Darwin's tubercle.  Yours is more pronounced than most.  This can be corrected under local anesthesia in the office.  Unfortunately, it isn't covered by insurance.  The procedure itself takes less than an hour and sutures would be removed the following week.  Hope this is of benefit to you.  See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.

This is called a Darwin’s tubercle and is a small pointed piece of cartilage on the auricular rim.  This can be simply removed as a minor surgery with local anesthesia.