Scratched/Nicked lense on a Canon S5IS

[januaryman169]

I have a Canon Powershot S5IS. This past summer, while capturing video footage, my lense was nicked. For the most part, they are very noticeable. When they are noticed it just looks like the lense is dirty. My question is... Can these be removed? Or am I sol?  In this photo you can see some specks (Look near the top in the blue).

[januaryman169]

21 views and no one can answer my question.

[ebiggs1]

No, they can not be removed. And it is likely cost prohibitive to have the lens replaced.